Sir Henry Wood conducts the New Queen's Hall Orchestra in 'Finlandia,' recorded on 4 March 1929.
From Wikipedia: Sir Henry Joseph Wood CH (3 March 1869 - 19 August 1944) was an English conductor best known for his association with London's annual series of promenade concerts, known as the Proms. He conducted them for nearly half a century, introducing hundreds of new works to British audiences. After his death, the concerts were officially renamed in his honour as the 'Henry Wood Promenade Concerts,' although they continued to be generally referred to as 'the Proms.'
Born in modest circumstances to parents who encouraged his musical talent, Wood started his career as an organist. During his...