The origins of the Proms trace back to 1895, when Robert Newman sought to make classical music accessible to the general public by organizing affordable promenade concerts in London’s Queen’s Hall. These events, featuring standing-room-only tickets priced at one shilling, allowed ordinary people to experience live music, a stark contrast to the exclusive concerts of the time. Newman enlisted the young conductor Henry Wood, whose leadership transformed the series into a cultural institution. By the early 20th century, the Proms had