Who influenced Henry Wood during his studies at the Royal Academy of Music?
Manuel Garcia
Richard D'Oyly Carte
Johannes Brahms
Robert Newman
Answer
Henry Wood studied at the Royal Academy of Music from 1881 to 1884, and was influenced by Manuel Garcia. Garcia was a celebrated Spanish tenor, teacher and composer who was considered one of the greatest singers of his time. He was also a pioneer in the field of vocal pedagogy, and his teachings have had a profound impact on the development of singing.
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