In 1928, Winnaretta Singer, known as the Princess Edmond de Polignac, decided to create the Fondation Singer-Polignac in order to finally give a legal form to her long-time patronage activities in support of arts, literature, and science. After her death, the foundation received her Parisian mansion as a legacy.
Since the presidency of Yves Pouliquen–a member of the Académie française–from 2006 to 2020, the board of governors now presided by Pierre Corvol has aimed to continue and expand upon the initiatives first begun by Winnaretta Singer. Like the Princess used to, the foundation is particularly dedicated to music and hosts musical performances and events throughout the season, but most importantly, it offers a residency program that brings together young soloists, ensembles, and composers to rehearse in the mansion all year. The foundation also gives them opportunities to host recording or video sessions and to present their musical projects through concerts on the stage of the Princess's historic Salon de musique. In addition, the artists can be invited to play for festivals or outdoor concerts sponsored by the foundation.
The Fondation Singer-Polignac also organizes international symposiums about science, literature, or social topics, and awards medals to deserving associations or projects each year.
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