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The Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra, Gdansk is a renowned classical music ensemble based in Gdansk, Poland. The orchestra was founded in 1945, shortly after the end of World War II, and has since become one of the most respected and celebrated orchestras in Europe. The orchestra's early years were marked by a period of rebuilding and growth, as the musicians worked to establish themselves as a leading force in the classical music world. Under the leadership of its first conductor, Bohdan Wodiczko, the orchestra quickly gained a reputation for its technical excellence and artistic innovation. Over the years, the Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra has performed with some of the world's most renowned soloists and conductors, including Leonard Bernstein, Mstislav Rostropovich, and Krzysztof Penderecki. The orchestra has also collaborated with a number of leading composers, commissioning and premiering new works by such luminaries as Witold Lutoslawski and Henryk Gorecki. One of the orchestra's most notable achievements came in 1980, when it performed at the inauguration of the Solidarity movement in Gdansk. The concert, which was attended by over 100,000 people, was a powerful symbol of the orchestra's commitment to social justice and political freedom. In addition to its many performances and collaborations, the Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra has also been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In 1993, the orchestra was awarded the prestigious Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland, in recognition of its contributions to the country's cultural heritage. The orchestra has also been the recipient of numerous international awards, including the Grand Prix du Disque and the Diapason d'Or. Today, the Baltic Philharmonic Orchestra continues to be a leading force in the classical music world, with a reputation for excellence and innovation that is second to none. With a commitment to artistic excellence and social justice, the orchestra remains a powerful symbol of the enduring power of music to inspire and uplift the human spirit.

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