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For the Honour of London, Punch cartoon
For the Honour of London. Shade of Beethoven (Father of Modern Symphonic Music) to Sir Henry Wood: This is indeed tragic, but I cannot believe that this rich city, once so generous to me will fail to find us a permanent home. Date: 1927
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For the Honour of London: A Melancholic Plea from Beethoven's Shade to Sir Henry Wood (1927) This poignant Punch cartoon, published in May 1927, captures the spirit of Sir Henry Wood's unwavering dedication to bringing classical music to the people of London. The image depicts Beethoven's ghostly apparition, the "Father of Modern Symphonic Music," expressing his concern to Sir Henry Wood about the future of the Promenade Concerts in London. The caption reads, "For the Honour of London. Shade of Beethoven to Sir Henry Wood: This is indeed tragic, but I cannot believe that this rich city, once so generous to me, will fail to find us a permanent home." Beethoven's ghostly figure, clad in period attire, stands behind a makeshift stage, suggesting the transient nature of the Proms' current venue. Sir Henry Wood, a renowned English conductor and founder of the Proms, is shown in the foreground, looking thoughtfully at Beethoven's ghost. The Proms, which began in 1895 as a series of summer concerts in the Queen's Hall, had become a beloved institution in London, attracting large crowds and critical acclaim. However, the financial strain of the 1920s threatened the continuation of the Proms, leading to Beethoven's ghostly intervention. The cartoon's title, "For the Honour of London," emphasizes the importance of preserving the cultural heritage of the city. The image serves as a reminder of the power of music to transcend time and unite people, and the responsibility of London to support and nurture its artistic institutions. This hauntingly beautiful cartoon, created in 1927, stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Sir Henry Wood and the Proms in London's musical history.
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