Robert Newman

References

Robert Newman

British businessman

Written by

The Information Architects of Encyclopaedia Britannica

Learn about this topic in these articles:

BBC Proms
In 1894 Robert Newman, the manager of London’s newly constructed Queen’s Hall, conceived of a series of concerts that would be available to the public at an affordable price and that would cultivate a broader audience for classical and contemporary art music. To realize his vision, he…
Read More
In 1894 Robert Newman, the manager of London’s newly constructed Queen’s Hall, conceived of a series of concerts that would be available to the public at an affordable price and that would cultivate a broader audience for classical and contemporary art music. To realize his vision, he…
Read More