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Krzysztof Penderecki
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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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