Christopher Raeburn

English record producer for classical music, born 31 July 1928 − died 18 February 2009. He joined Decca in 1954, becoming the manager of opera productions in 1968, and director of opera productions in 1975. He remained with the company until 1991, but continued to work for it as a freelance producer until shortly before his death. In 2002 he received the Midem lifetime achievement award. He recorded some of the finest classical artists of the 20th century.