What musical piece did Wood introduce to the British audience?
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Symphony No. 5
Concerto for Orchestra
Hundreds of new works
Answer
Wood introduced hundreds of new works to the British audience. This included a number of pieces by Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven, as well as a variety of contemporary composers. Wood was particularly interested in promoting the works of British composers, and he gave the first performances of a number of works by composers such as Henry Purcell, William Byrd, and Edward Elgar.
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