British architect Richard Rogers and American lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim were among five artists named Wednesday as recipients of the 12th Prince Takamatsu Memorial Prize for outstanding achievement.

Also named were American painter Ellsworth Kelly, 77, German composer Hans Werner Henze, 74, and French sculptor Niki de Saint Phalle, 69.

Each of the winners will receive 15 million yen in prize money at an awards ceremony today at Meiji Kinenkan in Tokyo.