The Silesian Philharmonic is one of Katowice's key music institutions, founded in 1945 as the city and region rebuilt after the war. Its programme centres on classical concerts by the symphony orchestra, choir, and chamber ensembles, with Polish repertoire sitting naturally beside the wider European canon.
For travellers, this is a good way to see Katowice as more than an industrial city or a jumping-off point for Silesia. Check the calendar before you go; the building is most rewarding when you are there for a performance, not just a look at the facade.