The Prince of Wales Medal Comes to Wales
David and Philippa Seligman have become the first Welsh
recipients of The Prince of Wales Medal for Arts Philanthropy. This
award recognises the generosity with which the Seligmans have
donated their time and passion to the arts over the last 40 years,
as well as their significant financial contributions. The Seligmans
will receive their Award from the Prince at St. James’s Palace on
November 22.
Collectively, the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama,
Wales Millennium Centre and Sherman Cymru nominated the couple for
the Prince of Wales Medal. Hilary Boulding, Principal of the Royal
Welsh College of Music & Drama said, “We’re delighted that
their contribution to the arts in Wales has been recognised in this
way. The Seligmans are familiar faces around the College, directly
supporting our students through the David & Philippa Seligman
Opera Scholarships. They’re also major supporters of the College’s
landmark new facilities which are due to open in May 2011.”
The Seligman’s generous financial support and guidance has
helped innumerable Welsh arts organisations. Amongst these are
Welsh National Opera, of which they are both long-time supporters,
and St David’s Hall. David was a pivotal figure in helping
establish St David’s Hall in 1976. Their generous support is
recognised in the naming of the Seligman Room at Wales Millennium
Centre and the Seligman Studio at RWCMD (currently under
construction).
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