Krzysztof Penderecki
Composer known for 'The Passion According to St. Luke'
Born
November 23rd, 1933
91 years ago
Died
March 29th, 2020
5 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Poland
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A prominent Polish composer and conductor, created significant works that span various styles, including avant-garde, neo-Romanticism, and contemporary classical music. 'Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima', composed in 1960, showcased innovative string techniques and gained international acclaim. 'The Passion According to St. Luke', composed in 1965, became one of the central works in liturgical music. Served as a professor at various institutions and contributed to music education throughout his career.
Composed 'Threnody to the Victims of Hiroshima'
Wrote 'The Passion According to St. Luke'
Conducted major orchestras worldwide
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