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Sir Henry Joseph Wood CH (3 March 1869 – 19 August 1944) was an English conductor best known for his association with London's annual series of promenade concerts, known as the Proms. He conducted them for nearly half a century, introducing hundreds of new works to British audiences.
Aug 19, 2014 · Learn about the life and legacy of Henry Wood, who started the Proms in 1895 and led them for nearly 50 years. Discover how he democratised classical music, introduced new works and promoted young talent.
Who was Sir Henry Wood? - Classical Music
Jun 25, 2018 · Henry J. Wood (1869–1944) Royal Academy of Music. The picture he painted of himself in his autobiography was not always accurate. He claimed to have entered the Royal Academy of Music when he was 14 when in fact he was 3 years older.
Henry C. Wood, Q.C. Profile. Henry Wood is a founding member of Beach Avenue Barristers, a Vancouver law firm that restricts its practice to civil litigation. Prior to this he was a principal and managing partner with Epstein Wood Law Corporation for over 20 years.
Sir Henry Wood (3 March 1869 – 19 August 1944) was an English conductor. He is famous for having been the conductor of the Proms. He conducted the Proms for 50 years. They became known as the "Henry Wood Promenade Concerts". Today they are called the "BBC Proms".
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Jul 17, 2014 · The article argues that the British army was the true originator of the BBC Proms, the world's largest and most significant annual music festival. It cites the army's size, influence, and musical achievements in the 19th century, and contrasts them with the civilian conservatoires and the established church.
