Sir Henry Wood

**Sir Henry Wood** was a pioneering English conductor whose name became synonymous with classical music accessibility. Born in 1869, he co-founded the BBC Proms in 1895, transforming it into a beloved summer tradition that introduced orchestral music to broader audiences. For nearly 50 years, his energetic baton guided "The Proms," championing both established masterpieces and new works, earning him the nickname "the people’s conductor." Beyond the podium, Wood was a relentless innovator, advocating for women musicians in orchestras and embracing early recording technology—captured in historic releases like *From the First Night of the Proms 1943* and remastered live performances of Rachmaninoff and Beethoven. His legacy lives on through these recordings, which preserve his crisp, vibrant interpretations and his mission to make classical music a shared, living experience. Knighted in 1911, Sir Henry Wood’s impact still resonates at every Proms season today. 🎻✨

Genres

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Opera

Chamber Music

Baroque

Orchestral Music

Romantic Era

Symphonic Music

Folk Classical

Latest Release

Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3 in A Minor, Op. 44 & The Bells, Op. 35 (2023 Remaster) [Live]

Sergei Rachmaninoff•

Sir Thomas Beecham•

Sir Henry Wood

Album - 7 Tracks - Released June 2, 2023