M. Owen Lee

Mark Owen Lee, also known as M. Owen Lee and Father Owen Lee (May 28, 1930 – July 25, 2019), was an American-Canadian classics and music scholar and Roman Catholic priest.

Lee was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States, on May 28, 1930, to Robert Leo Lee and Helen (née Miller) Lee.

Father Lee was a member of the Basilian Fathers (C.S.B.) from 1951. He was the first person to be awarded a PhD in classics at the University of British Columbia (in 1960), a professor emeritus of classics at the University of Toronto, a holder of four honorary degrees, and an author of more than 20 books on various subjects, such as opera, Richard Wagner, and ''Der Ring des Nibelungen''.

Lee was also active as a commentator on musical topics. He was especially well known for his many contributions as intermission commentator, pianist, and quiz panelist on the Metropolitan Opera radio broadcasts.

Lee died in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada on July 25, 2019, at the age of 89. Provided by Wikipedia