Sir Henry Joseph Wood
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Sir Henry Joseph Wood: An English conductor, renowned for his long tenure and significant influence in classical music, particularly associated with the Promenade Concerts ("The Proms").
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Sir Henry Joseph Wood founded the Promenade Concerts in 1895.
- The orchestral score was edited by Sir Henry Joseph Wood himself.
- Many musicians were trained under the baton of Sir Henry Joseph Wood.
Advanced Usage
- "The Henry Wood Promenade Concerts": The formal, original name for "The Proms," the annual summer concert series he helped establish and popularize.
- She attended the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall.
Variants and Related Words
Henry Wood (n): A common shortened reference to Sir Henry Joseph Wood.
- The piece is dedicated to the memory of Henry Wood.
Proms, The Proms (n, proper): The popular name for the concert series he directed for nearly half a century.
- The Last Night of the Proms continues the tradition started by Sir Henry Wood.
Synonyms
- Conductor: A person who directs the performance of an orchestra.
- Maestro: A distinguished conductor, musician, or teacher.
Related Phrases
- "Under Sir Henry Wood": Referring to the period or experience of being conducted by him.
- That symphony was first performed in Britain under Sir Henry Wood.
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Noun
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English conductor (1869-1944)
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