Description of the attraction
The Polish Baltic Philharmonic named after Frederic Chopin 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 the neo-gothic style. The power plant functioned until 1996, until it was converted into a philharmonic society.
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 was named the State Baltic Philharmonic.
In 1953, the Philharmonic was merged with the opera at the State Opera House and the 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 Frederic Chopin Polish Baltic Philharmonic, 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 building of the Philharmonic contains: the main concert hall for 1000 seats, a chamber hall for 200 seats, two multipurpose halls, a foyer (exhibition hall).
