Cappella Gedanensis is the representative ensemble of the City of Gdańsk, founded in 1981 on the initiative of Alina Kowalska-Pińczak. The aim was to continue the tradition of the Gdańsk City Council Chapel, which had been operating since the 16th century.
The year 1992 is an important date in the band's history, from that moment it became a Municipal Cultural Institution of the City of Gdańsk. It graced ceremonies associated with the visit of important personalities such as Pope John Paul II, Margaret Thatcher, Prince Charles, Prince William and Duchess Kate.
The band has recorded over 40 albums, which have been recognised with awards (two Platinum Records) and a nomination for Fryderyk 2008.
The last few years of activity have been an absolute flourish for the ensemble. It's worth mentioning, for example, the commencement of a permanent collaboration with Konstanty Andrzej Kulka (who has been Artistic Consultant to Cappella Gedanensis since 2012), Paul Esswood, Giuliano Carmignola, Miguel Ortega, Łukasz Długosz, Plàcido Domingo Jr, and Nigel Kennedy.
