Let's make this birthday one to remember.

60 years old (Born on January 06, 1965)

Happy birthday, Murray McLachlan! The maestro whose incredible fingers dance effortlessly across the keys, bringing life to the masterworks of Prokofiev, Kabalevsky and Vainberg with enviable grace—truly proving that Russians can be mastered without resorting to vodka shots.

From Shchedrin's fiery notes that you tame elegantly every time, to Tcherepnin’s subtleties your recordings brilliantly capture—your artistry remains timeless. May this year bring even more standing ovations (and fewer crumpled sheet-music pages). Here's wishing you continued encore moments and endless fun exploring musical scores written by composers name-checked in spelling bees around the globe. Cheers!