p, *1930 US
Musician
M. Owen Lee, also known as Father Owen Lee (b. 1930, Detroit), is an American classics and music scholar.Father Lee has been a member of the Basilian Fathers (C.S.B.) since 1947. He is a professor emeritus of classics at the University of Toronto, holder of four honorary degrees, and the author of 18 books on various subjects.Lee has also been active as a commentator on musical topics. He is especially well known for his many contributions as intermission commentator, pianist, and quiz panelist on the Metropolitan Opera radio broadcasts.