The M. Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin is situated in Western Pomerania, 50 km from the Baltic sea and 150 km from Berlin. In 2014, Szczecin Philharmonic began operating from its new premises, which created the conditions for a significant expansion of the artistic and educational offer. It has quickly established itself as a vibrant contemporary landmark in the region – a centre of education and culture, a platform for social engagement – an institution that offers a unique artistic experience and promotes a new quality of cultural participation. Having become a main destination of cultural trips to the area, it regularly attracts music lovers from nearby Germany and Scandinavia. Designed by Spanish architect studio Barozzi Veiga, the building houses two auditoriums – a black hall for chamber music for 200 spectators (Moon Hall), and a gold symphony hall for 1000 spectators (Sun Hall). The Philharmonic is a public institution financed mainly by subsidies from the Municipal Office of Szczecin and the Ministry of Culture. It has both a permanent artistic team (Symphony Orchestra of the Szczecin Philharmonic) and an administrative team – about 140 full-time employees in total, as well as a wide range of cooperating persons and entities, and institutional and social partners. Mission of the Philharmonic in Szczecin is to create, inspire and present the most compelling musical events from Poland and from abroad, with respect to the audiences and to the artists.