Paul Hume

Paul Chandler Hume (December 13, 1915 – November 27, 2001) was an American music critic and author who specialized in classical music. He was the music editor for The Washington Post from 1946 to 1982.

Life and career Hume was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 13, 1915. Hume attended the University of Chicago, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in 1937 after studying music and English. In addition, he published several books, including Catholic Church Music (1956), where he refers in passing to himself as a Catholic convert from Protestantism; and a biography of Verdi (1977).

Hume died on November 27, 2001, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Truman was criticized by many for the letter. However, he pointed out that he wrote it as a loving father and not as the president. Years later, Hume and Truman did meet when Hume paid him a visit at the Truman Presidential Library. There, Truman showed Hume around the library, which Hume later recalled as a "wonderful visit."

Awards and honors In honor of Hume's great influence on American music, on October 20, 1979, he was awarded the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Glee Club Award of Merit. Established in 1964, this award sought "to bring a declaration of appreciation to an individual each year that has made a significant contribution to the world of music and helped to create a climate in which our talents may find valid expression."