Krzysztof Penderecki date of birth:
November 23, 1933
How old is Krzysztof Penderecki?
92
Where was Krzysztof Penderecki born?
Dębica, Poland
What is Krzysztof Penderecki nationality?
Polish
What is Krzysztof Penderecki's occupation?
Composer
Short Biography
Krzysztof Eugeniusz Penderecki (/ˈkʃɪʃtɔːf ˌpɛndəˈrɛtski/; born 23 November 1933) is a Polish composer and conductor. The Guardian has called him Poland's greatest living composer. Among his best known works are his Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima, St. Luke Passion, Polish Requiem, Anaklasis, four operas, eight symphonies and other orchestral pieces, a variety of instrumental concertos, choral settings of mainly religious texts, as well as chamber and instrumental works.