Born in 1933, Poland, he is an avant garde composer who first achieved international attention with Threnody (To the Victims of Hiroshima), for 52 strings, written in 1960.
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- Krzysztof Penderecki Biography from the Chopin Foundation of the United States focuses on the emotional impact of his compositions and their place in bringing change to the listener.
- Central Europe Review - Music: Krzyzstof Penderecki His life and works in light of the post-Stalin Renaissance in Polish music and the change from socialist realism to avant-garde modernism. Includes links.
- Krzysztof Penderecki Classical Net's Basic Repertoire List recommendations for recordings of notable works.
- Krystof Penderecki: Polish Requiem Article in preparation for the composer to conduct his work in Montreal in 1998. Philip Anson studies the work and invites comments from Penderecki.
- Naxos: Krzysztof Penderecki Brief biographical sketch, caricature, summary of vocal and choral music, and discography.
- Krzysztof Penderecki Filmography at IMDb includes movies and television shows using his compositions and his acting credits.