Sir Henry Wood (Noun)
Meaning
English conductor (1869-1944).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Sir Henry Wood was a renowned English conductor who is best remembered for his association with the Proms music festival.
- Wood was a prolific conductor, with his most notable legacy being the development of the Promenade Concerts which would eventually become the BBC Proms.
- Sir Henry Wood was instrumental in creating an orchestra, the New Queen's Hall Orchestra, specifically for the Promenade Concerts.
- Wood often featured modern British composers in his concerts, but his passion was for music of all kinds.
- Sir Henry Wood has a lasting impact on British classical music as he is remembered as one of its most influential figures.