Background
Smith, Patrick John was born on December 11, 1932 in New York City. Son of H. Ben and Geraldine (Wilson) Smith.
Smith, Patrick John was born on December 11, 1932 in New York City. Son of H. Ben and Geraldine (Wilson) Smith.
Student, Phillips Exeter, 1951. AB, Princeton University, 1955.
Freelance writer and critic, 1958-1970; editor, public, The Museum Newsletter, New York City, 1970-1977; president, Music Critics Association, Washington, 1977-1981; director opera music theater program, National Education Association, Washington, 1985-1989; editor, Opera News, New York City, 1989-1998; editor-at large, Opera News, New York City, since 1998.
Married Elisabeth Munro, November 27, 1964. Children: Douglass Munro, Matthew Wilson.