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.

[edit] 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

[edit] Reference

• John Amis, Obituary: "Julian Budden: Masterful guide to opera's magic", The Guardian (London), 7 March 2007 Retrieved 3 April 2007

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