Founded in 1945, the Polish Baltic Philharmonic is the largest music institution in northern Poland. The orchestra is visited not only by local music lovers but by cosmopolitan Polish and international patrons alike. The Philharmonic performs symphonic concerts, recitals, and chamber music  around the world. Twenty-seven-year old Pianist Adam Golka has won widespread critical and popular acclaim with his "brilliant technique and real emotional depth" (The Washington Post). With his extensive repertoire, he has appeared with numerous symphony orchestras, both nationally and internationally.