A detailed look at 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.

Includes biography and critique.

Article in preparation for the composer to conduct his work in Montreal in 1998. Philip Anson studies the work and invites comments from Penderecki.

Classical Net's Basic Repertoire List recommendations for recordings of notable works.

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.

James Wierzbicki, musicologist, music critic, and composer, examines the works The Devils of Loudon and The Black Mask in columns from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Included are excerpts from a 1988 interview.

Biography and homage from the Kraków 2000 celebration. Includes honors, awards, and honorary degrees with works list.

Filmography at IMDb includes movies and television shows using his compositions and his acting credits.

Brief biographical sketch, caricature, summary of vocal and choral music, and Naxos discography.

Summary of his music is focus of Warsaw Voice - Buzz article commenting on the festival in Cracow honoring one of its favorite sons.

Article from The Warsaw Voice - Buzz discusses the 1998 festival honoring the composer. Includes quotes, influences, and related topics.

Notes the intellectual challenge presented by his music while treating it positively. Includes quotes, biography, and comments on the spiritual dimension of his work.

Biography with summary of works and citation from the awarding jury.

Detailed biography and analysis of his compositional style and substance from culture.pl with list of significant works and discussion of his treatment at the hands of critics.

Biography, list of works, and links.