by Abraham Taylor | Dec 6, 2022
One of the greatest composers of the last 60 years passed away on November 17 at the age of 82. Tomáš Svoboda was a musical icon in the Pacific Northwest, where he lived and worked since 1969. Among his many and varied accomplishments, he was vitally instrumental to...
by Jeff Winslow | Jan 11, 2020 | concerts
Northwest composers Paul Safar and Daniel Heila present, in an intimate venue, saxophone, string, and piano works sure to charm, challenge, and inspire listeners. Featured performers include the Delgani String Quartet, Eugene pianist Matthew Pavilanis and vocalist...
by Jeff Winslow | Nov 3, 2019 | concerts
Oregon boasts maybe a handful of composers who are well-known in the world of contemporary musical art. One is particularly known internationally, and that is Tomáš Svoboda. Born in Paris to Czech parents, he lived on both sides of the Iron Curtain before finding...