Donor couple leaves £3m to train Welsh artists
NewsThe late Philippa and David Seligman have left legacies exceeding £3 million pounds to the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and Welsh National Opera for the purpose of training emerging artists.
RWCMD Director of Music, Tim Rhys-Evans said, ‘I had the very great pleasure of knowing David and Philippa for many years and saw first-hand their belief in young people and the power of singing to enrich young lives. Their passion for opera in particular was something incredibly dear to them, and the need for this artform to be made accessible and relevant to young people of every background was a major driving force behind their philanthropy. David knew the impact that legacies of any size can have, and now his exceptional gift will ensure that future generations of artists will continue to be supported for many years to come. Diolch and thank you. We will be forever grateful.’
Excellent news for the College, their recent “Dialogue of the Carmelites” was outstanding.
At least some individuals have more artistic resolution than the Arts Council.
I assume that the artists don’t have to be Welsh, but just have to study at the RWCMD or train with WNO .
What utterly amazing people – and what a legacy. They put the Arts Council to shame. Their memory will be honoured in such a positive way….
That money should go to the nurses. More important
Than the arts
Excellent news, but given strong rumours of imminent cuts to WNO orchestra who will they sing with?
Why do these major donors never give to orchestras in the UK?
Again, there’s no point in training ‘young artists’ if they’ve no professional orchestra to accompany them!