Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on August 12, 1944)

Happy Birthday, Renate! May your day be filled with as much joy and harmony as the countless forgotten masterpieces you've brought back to life. Thanks to you, Fanny Mendelssohn-Hensel finally gets her encore—though rumor has it she's still waiting for royalties!

Your tireless dedication at Troubadisc continues inspiring us all; who knew that resurrecting overlooked female composers could become such a hit? Here's hoping this year brings even more hidden gems into the spotlight—and fewer late-night debates about whether Beethoven secretly envied his sister's talent.

Cheers to another fantastic year of musical discoveries and laughter-filled adventures ahead!