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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.
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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.
Sep 8, 2012 · Henry Wood: Hornpipe from the Fantasia on British Sea Songs - Last Night of the BBC Proms 2012. Subscribe and 🔔 to the BBC 👉 https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSub Watch the BBC first on iPlayer 👉 ...
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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".
Jun 25, 2018 · Today Sir Henry Wood is famous as the founder of the Proms, and as a celebrated conductor and musician. But his talent as a painter has been forgotten.
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Apr 13, 2020 · Fantasia on British Sea Songs is a medley of British sea songs arranged by Sir Henry Wood in 1905 to mark the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar.
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