Baltic Philharmonic (Filharmonia Baltycka) description and photos - Poland: Gdansk (Topic)

Baltic Philharmonic (Filharmonia Baltycka) description and photos - Poland: Gdansk. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Filharmonia Baltycka.

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The Frederic Chopin Polish Baltic Philharmonic is a concert hall in Gdansk, located on the island of Olowianka in the building of the former city power plant.

The building of the power plant was built in 1898 in neo-gothic style. The power plant functioned until 1996, until it was converted into a philharmonic hall.

The Philharmonic Orchestra itself was founded in 1945, and the first concert took place on September 29, 1945 in Sopot. By 1949, the orchestra had grown to 81 members and was classified as one of the best orchestras in Poland. In recognition of the high level of the orchestra, it received the name of the State Baltic Philharmonic.

In 1953, the Philharmonic was merged with the opera in the State Opera and Baltic Philharmonic. The new organization was headed by Kazimierz. The final separation from the opera took place in 1993, after which Roman Perutsky became the head of the Philharmonic. Professor Roman Perutsky is a well-known organ virtuoso, as well as a laureate of numerous international awards. He performs all over the world and is considered the founder of the International Festival of Organ Music.

An independent institution - the Polish Baltic Philharmonic named after Frederic Chopin urgently needed a new location. And so, after the reconstruction in the building of the former power plant, the Philharmonic has found its permanent home.

Today, the Philharmonic building houses: the main concert hall for 1000 seats, a chamber hall for 200 seats, two multipurpose halls, a foyer ( exhibition hall).

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