Henry Wood was a prominent English conductor and music promoter, best known for founding the Promenade Concerts in 1895. He played a significant role in popularizing classical music in Britain, making it more accessible to the general public. His innovative approach included informal concert settings and a diverse repertoire. Wood was born on March 3, 1869, in London and showed musical talent from a young age. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music and later became the conductor of the Queen's Hall Orchestra. His contributions to music continued until his death on August 19, 1944, leaving a lasting legacy in the classical music world.