Let's make this birthday one to remember.

48 years old (Born on July 10, 1976)

Happy Birthday, Philip! May your celebrations be as delightfully unpredictable and meticulously crafted as a Morton Feldman composition—though hopefully not quite so lengthy. Your mastery of Xenakis' intricate rhythms has left audiences both amazed and slightly bewildered (in the best possible way). Here's hoping this year brings you fewer impossible time signatures but just as many standing ovations.

From captivating performances that breathe life into complex scores to inspiring countless listeners with your dedication, you've truly made contemporary music accessible—and dare we say enjoyable? Keep dazzling us all; after mastering Feldman and Xenakis, surely birthday cake is easy!