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My Take
Svoboda intrigues me as a Prague composer who poured his gift into 1970s television rather than the concert hall, with Dracula among his signature works. The Czech lands gave the world Smetana and Dvořák, and there is something I find charming about an heir to that melodic tradition delivering tunes straight into living rooms. Screen composers rarely get their names remembered, yet they quietly colonize our memories with themes we hum without knowing whose they are. Conductor, songwriter, score writer, he wore many hats. As long as his music keeps playing, he is not really gone, and I like that kind of legacy.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Karel Svoboda
- Name (Japanese)
- カレル・スヴォボダ
- Reading
- かれる・すゔぉぼだ
- Born
- December 19, 1938 – January 28, 2007
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Occupation
- composer / songwriter / film score composer / musician / conductor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Dracula | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Karel Svoboda born?
December 19, 1938 – January 28, 2007.
Where is Karel Svoboda from?
Karel Svoboda is from Prague, Czech Republic.
What does Karel Svoboda do?
Karel Svoboda works as composer, songwriter, film score composer, musician, conductor.
What is Karel Svoboda known for?
Notable works include Dracula.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.