Julian Budden

Julian Medforth Budden (born 9 April 1924; died 28 February 2007) was a British opera scholar, radio producer and broadcaster. He is particularly known for his three volume on the operas of Verdi (published in 1973, 1978, & 1981), and a single volume biography in 1982; followed by a single volume work on Puccini in 2002.

Publications

*"The Operas of Verdi", Volume 1 (3rd edition), New York: Oxford University Press, 1983 ISBN 0-19-816261-8
*"The Operas of Verdi", Volume 2 (3rd edition), New York: Oxford University Press, 1983 ISBN 0-19-816262-6
*"The Operas of Verdi", Volume 3 (3rd edition), New York: Oxford University Press, 1983 ISBN 0-19-816263-4
*"Puccini : his life and works", New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. (4 Editions) ISBN 0198164688

Reference

* [http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/2007/mar/07/guardianobituaries.artsobituaries John Amis, Obituary: "Julian Budden: Masterful guide to opera's magic", "The Guardian" (London), 7 March 2007] Retrieved 3 April 2007