Carol Hogel

Carol Colburn Høgel is an American philanthropist and formal concert pianist who has donated more than $40 million to the arts in Britain. [1]

Murray Grigor, Scottish film maker & Philanthropist Carol Colburn Hogel

Carol Høgel was raised in Chicago. Her father, a music-loving businessman, donated generously to the arts. Her family founded the Dunard Fund, and she was appointed CBE for her support for the arts. She has been responsible for lavish patronage of the Edinburgh International Festival, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Scottish Opera and the National Galleries of Scotland. [2]

Her father built a multimillion-dollar electrical company, but was also an amateur viola player who poured money into a Los Angeles music school. Høgel, through her family trust, the Dunard Fund, has donated a substantial amount of money to causes ranging from the Edinburgh International Festival, National Galleries of Scotland, National Library of Scotland and Britain’s major opera companies.

Major orchestras such as the London Philharmonic, the Scottish Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra have benefited from her support. She has also made a major contribution to the UK arts.

Carol Høgel performed in Edinburgh as a touring concert pianist. She is currently a board member of the Edinburgh International Festival.

She is a recipient of the Prince of Wales' medal for arts philanthropy.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Gelder, Lawrence Van., Angry American Donor Is Leaving Britain., The New York Times., NY. Published: April 2, 2008.
  2. ↑ Cramb, Auslan., Non-dom tax forces out £20m arts backer., The Telegraph., Scotland. Published: April 2, 2008.
  3. ↑ Cornwell,Tim., Tim Cornwell's Diary: Local Hogel given Prince's arts medal., The Scotsman., Edinburgh., Published: 28 November 2008