How long does it take to master playing the organ? What is the lowest sound you can make on them? And why is the organ provided with a mirror? These and a whole host of other questions are asked during concerts of the Organ Mornings series held by the Kraków Philharmonic. The answers are given by Michał Białko, who enriches the musical presentation of the canon of organ literature with stories about the history and construction of the organ, the organist's work, a fire at the Philharmonic and the creation of a new concert instrument – one of the largest and most interesting in Poland. Launched this season, the series has proved to be a real hit, attracting listeners of all ages, from primary school pupils to pensioners. Perhaps this is due to the host, who makes every effort to ensure an attractive repertoire (with one constantly recurring highlight: Bach's Toccata in D minor). Perhaps this is because the instrument can be seen from a really close range, as the audience sits on the stage here. Perhaps the formula of a concert combined with word and conversation (which, if necessary, takes place in Polish and English) is successful. Or perhaps it is simply the magic of the organ?
6 October 2025 (Monday), 9am, 11am
Europe in a Nutshell
24 November 2025 (Monday), 9am, 11am
German Master of the Counterpoint
1 December 2025 (Monday), 9am, 11am
Alpine Sounds of Romanticism
19 January 2026 (Monday), 9am, 11am
English Class, Italian Fire
23 March 2026 (Monday), 9am, 11am
The French Court of Sounds
13 April 2026 (Monday), 9am, 11am
The Colours of French Sounds
11 May 2026 (Monday), 9am, 11am
Polish Pipes in History
15 June 2026 (Monday), 9am, 11am
Organ Without Secrets
