- Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood in particular has cited him as a profound influence on the group's more avant work and his own soundtrack work.
- Famous modern composer, he is of Armenian origin on his paternal grandmother's side and cousin of Tadeuz Kantor on his mother's side.
- Studied at the Academy of Music in Krakow and became an instructor there shortly after his graduation.
- Collaborated with jazz trumpeter Don Cherry on the album "Actions.".
- Son of Zofia (Berger) and Tadeusz Feliks Penderecki.
- His name is pronounced KSHISH-toff pen-duh-RETS-key.
- His main non-musical interest was trees. He built a large arboretum near his house in Luslawice, Poland.
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