In 1970, the "Chopin-Gesellschaft in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland e.V." was founded on the initiative of the Polish pianist Maciej Lukaszczyk in Darmstadt. The society forms a recognized cornerstone of the cultural life of the city of Darmstadt. For the past 47 years, the non-profit organization has been committed to the following goals: expansion of knowledge about the life and work of Fryderyk Chopin, promotion of piano pedagogy in the tradition of Fryderyk Chopin, and promotion of young pianists.