Tomas Svoboda
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↓ CHILD'S DREAM - Cantata for Children's Choir & Orch., Op.66 (1973)
↓ CONCERTO for Marimba & Orchestra, Op.148 (1995) [Video/more info]
↓ CONCERTO for Violin & Orchestra, Op.77 (1975)
↓ CONCERTO No. 1 for Piano & Orchestra, Op.71 (1974)
↓ CONCERTO No. 2 for Piano & Orchestra, Op.134 (1974)
↓ DANCE SUITE for Orchestra, Op.128 (1987)
↓ EX LIBRIS for Orchestra, Op.113 (1983)
↓ FESTIVE OVERTURE for Orchestra, Op.103 (1981-82)
↓ JOURNEY, Cantata for Mezzosoprano, Baritone, Choir & Orch., Op.127 (1987)
↓ NOCTURNE (Cosmic Sunset) for Orchestra, Op.100 (1980-81)
↓ OVERTURE OF THE SEASON for Orchestra, Op.89 (1978) [more info]
↓ REFLECTIONS for Orchestra, Op.53 (1968)
↓ REMEMBRANCE - Chorale for Trumpet and Orchestra, Op.152a (1997)
↓ SERENADE for Orchestra, Op.115 (1984)
↓ SINFONIETTA (a la Renaissance) for Orchestra, Op.60 (1972)
↓ SPRING OVERTURE for Orchestra, Op.172 (2002)
↓ SWING DANCE for Orchestra, Op.135a (1992)
↓ SYMPHONY No. 1 (of Nature), Op.20 for Orchestra (1956-57)
↓ SYMPHONY No. 2 (of Love & War) for Orchestra, Op.41
(1963-64; rev. 2012) [Video/more info]
↓ SYMPHONY No. 3 for Organ & Orchestra, Op.43 (1965)
↓ SYMPHONY No. 4 (Apocalyptic) for Orchestra, Op.69 (1975)
↓ SYMPHONY No. 5 (in Unison) for Orchestra, Op.92 (1978)
↓ SYMPHONY No. 6 for Clarinet & Orchestra, Op.137 (1991)
↓ THREE CADENZAS for Piano & Orchestra, Op.135 (1990)
↓ THREE PIECES for Orchestra, Op.45 (1966)
* See "Unpublished" and "Special order" works Below. ↓
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CHILD'S DREAM - Cantata for Children's Choir & Orchestra, Op.66 (1973)[11:00] (42p)
Instr.: 3222/4290/Timp/4pc(3 poss.)/Cel/Pno/Strings.
(Score & performance materials on rental)
| [One movt. work] |
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| [1] Allegro | - | listen |
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CONCERTO for Marimba & Orchestra, Op.148 (1995)[25:48] (98p.) (TCS-65)
Instr.: Marimba solo/3232/4331/Timp/2pc(1 poss.)/Hp/Cel/Pno/Strings.
Parts on rental
Score (8.5x12): $51.00 USD
* See Marimba/Piano reduction score below or on "Percussion Works" page.
* Grammy Award Nomination (2003) *
"Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance With Orchestra"
James DePreist, cond.; Niel DePonte, marimba; Oregon Symphony [ Albany Records ]
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| [1] Con Moto | view | view | listen | Watch |
| [2] Adagio | view | view | listen | Watch |
| [3] Vivace | view | view | listen | Watch |
* Audio mp3 clips from Grammy nominated Oregon Symphony CD.
** Video YouTube performance: Brno Philharmonic with Janácek Academy of Music musicians; Kristýna Karchová (marimba); Maros Potokar (cond.).
* Additional audio samples of this work can be found at Albany Records.
* See List of 37 performances: 25 Orchestras • 23 Conductors • 20 Soloists.
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CONCERTO for Violin & Orchestra, Op.77 (1975)[19:00] (54p.) (TCS-03)
Instrumentation: Violin solo/2222/2230/Timp/Strings.
Parts on rental
Score (9x12): $32.00 USD
| [One movt. work] | (Score) |
| [1] Lento - Allegro | view |
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CONCERTO No. 1 for Piano & Orchestra, Op.71 (1974)[19:00] (75p.) (TCS-49)
Instr.: Pno solo/1111/1100/Timp/Strings.
Parts on rental
Performers on CD:
Dayton Philharmonic
Neal Gittleman, cond.
Tomas Svoboda, soloist.
(Contact Publisher for availability of two-piano reduction score.)
Full Score (9x12): $42.50 USD
[One movt. work] |
Score |
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| [1] Allegro · Allegro moderato · Allegro · Moderato · Presto · Cadenza · Allegro | view | listen |
| [2] (Additional sheet music sample) |
view | - |
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CONCERTO No. 2 for Piano & Orchestra, Op.134 (1989)[45:00] (177p.) (TCS-56)
Instr.: Piano solo/3232/4331/Timp/4 perc/Strings
Parts on rental
Performers on CD:
Dayton Philharmonic
Neal Gittleman, cond.
Norman Krieger, soloist.
(Score [2-Piano reduction]: contact Publisher for availability status.)
Full Score (9x12): $89.00 USD
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Score |
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| [1] Allegro ma non troppo |
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| [1] Lento rubato [Cadenza] |
view | listen |
| [2] Lento recitativo | view | listen |
| [3] Presto | view | listen |
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DANCE SUITE for Orchestra, Op.128 (1987)[23:00]
Instr.: 3222/4231/Timp/4pc/Strings.
Score & parts on rental
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EX LIBRIS for Orchestra, Op.113 (1983)[8:00] (17p.) (TCS-46)
Instr.: 3233/4341/Timp/4 perc/Strings.
Parts on rental
Pocket Score (5.5x7) [TCS-16]: $3.50 USD [Buy here]
Score (8.5x12): $12.50 USD
(Score) |
128k |
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| [1] Lento maestoso | view | listen |
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FESTIVE OVERTURE for Orchestra, Op.103 (1981-82)[9:00] (56p.) (TCS-51)
Instr.: 3232/4441/Timp/5 perc/Strings.
Score (8.5x12): $30.00 USD
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| [1] Allegro ritmico | view | listen |
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JOURNEY, Cantata for Mezzosoprano, Baritone, Choir & Orchestra, Op.127 (1987)[24:00] (58p.) (TCS-55)
Instr.: 222(+2Sax.A)2/4331/Timp/5perc/Xyl/Strings
Parts on rental
Full Score (8.5x12): $38.00 USD
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128k |
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| [1] Lento recitativo | view | - |
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NOCTURNE (Cosmic Sunset) for Orchestra, Op.100 (1980-81)[20:00] (46p.) (TCS-44)
Instr.: 2222/2(4 opt)20(3 opt)0/Timp/2 Pc/Gtr(opt)/Hp/Strings.
Parts on rental
Score (8.5x12): $23.00 USD
| [One movmt. work] |
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| [1] Adagio maestoso | view | - |
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OVERTURE OF THE SEASON for Orchestra, Op.89 (1978)[8:42] (45p.) (TCS-11)
Instr.: 3222/4331/Timp/2pc(chimes;susp.cym a2)/strings.
Parts on rental
* Pocket Score (5.5x7.5) [TCS-21]: $8.00 USD
* Score (8.5x12): $25.00 USD (* See below)
* Conductor's Score (11x15): Available for performances.
* [This score is available in PDF format below in its entirety for study purposes only. Redistribution of the score or sample audio file by any method or in any format is prohibited without written permission from the copyright owner(s).]
Entire Score |
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| [1] Molto allegro | view | listen |
* Audio sample from CD can be found at Albany Records.
# See list of 279 performances by: Orchestras (145) * Conductors (95)
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REFLECTIONS for Orchestra, Op.53 (1968)[25:00] (83p.)
Instr.: 4343/4290/Timp/6pc/Pno/Strings
Score & parts on rental
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REMEMBRANCE - Chorale for Trumpet and Orchestra, Op.152a (1997)[19:00] (50p.) (TCS-100)
Instr.: 3233/4441/Timp/2pc/Cel/Org(opt)/Trpt solo/Strings.
Parts on rental
Score (8.5x12): $30.00 USD
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| [1] Grave | view | view |
* Orchestration of: "DUO CONCERTO for Trumpet & Organ, Op.152".
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SERENADE for Orchestra, Op.115 (1984)[6:30] (20p.) (TCS-42)
Instr.: 3222/4331/1 perc/Strings.
Parts on rental
Pocket Score (5.5x7) [TCS-43]: $3.50 USD [Buy here]
Score (8.5x12) [TCS-42]: $14.00 USD
(Score) |
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| [1] Con moto | view | listen |
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SINFONIETTA (a la Renaissance) for Orchestra, Op.60 (1972)[20:00] (122p.) (TCS-48)
Instr.: 3222/4331/Timp/4 perc(3 poss.)/Strings.
Parts on rental
Score (8.5x11): $37.00 USD
| [One movt. work] |
Score |
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| [1] Lento - Piu allegro | view | listen |
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SPRING OVERTURE for Orchestra, Op.172 (2002)[11:00] (59p.) (TCS-135)
Instr.: 3222/4231/Timp/2pc/Xyl/Pno/Strings.
Score & parts on rental
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| [1] Allegro comodo | view |
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SWING DANCE for Orchestra, Op.135a (1992)[6:00] (49p.) (TCS-47)
Instr.: 322(+Sax.A)2/4331/Timp/2 perc/Strings.
Parts on rental
Pocket Score (5.5x7) [TCS-17]: $8.00 USD [Buy here]
Score (9x12): [TCS-47] $29.50 USD
Score |
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| [1] Allegro ritmico | view | listen |
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SYMPHONY No. 1 (of Nature), Op.20 for Orchestra (1956-57)[36:02] (161p.) (TCS-53)
Instr.: 3232/4341/Timp/3 perc/Pno/Strings.
Parts on rental
Score (8.5x12): $64.00 USD
Score |
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| [1] Moderato | view | listen |
| [2] Presto | view | listen |
| [3] Andante | view | listen |
| [4] Allegro - Moderato | view | listen |
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SYMPHONY No. 2 (of Love & War) for Orchestra, Op. 41 (1963-64; revised 2012)
[43:00] (131p.) (TCS-176)
Instr.: 322(Bcl)2/4331/Timp/4 perc/pno/strings (perc.: 2 players)
Date of Premiere: Sat. Nov. 12, 2016
Performers: Portland Youth Philharmonic
Conductor: David Hattner
Venue: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Location: Portland, Oregon USA
Parts on rental
* Score (8.5x11): [* See below]
* Conductor's Score (11x14): Available for performances.
* [Each movt. of this score is available in PDF format below in its entirety for study purposes only. Redistribution of the score, sample audio and video files by any method or in any format is prohibited without written permission from the copyright owners.]
Entire Score |
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| [1] Con moto | view | listen | Watch |
| [2] Lento | view | listen | Watch |
| [3] Allegro vivace |
view | listen | Watch |
| [4] Moderato | view | listen | Watch |
* A full description of the history, inspiration and composition of this major symphony by Tomas Svoboda can be found below via links to 2 published articles by writer and music critic Brett Campbell.
* Video captured, edited and produced by Tom Emerson Video Productions;
* Audio recorded and mastered by Roderick J. Evenson.
* Video & Audio: © 2016 Portland Youth Philharmonic.
# Letter from Nadia Boulanger about Symphony No. 2, Op. 41:
Below is a letter from Nadia Boulanger to
Tomas Svoboda's publisher in 1979, 6 months before Mme. Boulanger's death. Her letter was inspired by the
"2nd Movt - Lento." of Tomas Svoboda's "Symphony No. 2 (of Love & War), Op. 41."
[Click image to enlarge]
# Published Articles about Symphony No. 2 (of Love & War):
1) "Portland composer's long-lost symphony about love and war finally gets world premiere" (The Oregonian - Brett Campbell)) [short vers.]
2) "Tomas Svoboda’s Symphony #2: A love story in four movements" (Oregon ArtsWatch - Brett Campbell) [long vers.]
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SYMPHONY No. 3 for Organ & Orchestra, Op.43 (1965)[28:00] (95p.) (TCS-91)
Instr.: 322(+Cl.E flat,Bcl,CbCl)(Sax.A)2/4341/4231/Timp/ 6pc/Xyl/Pno/Org/Str.Quintet/Strings.
Parts: still to be done.
Score (8.5x12): $45.00 USD
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| [1] Larghetto | view | - |
| [2] Vivace | view | - |
| [3] Larghetto | view | - |
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SYMPHONY No. 4 (Apocalyptic) for Orchestra, Op.69 (1975)[27:00] (128p.) (TCS-02)
Instr.: 324(+Sax.A)2/4341/Timp/7pc/Hp/Cel/Strings.
Parts on rental
Score (8.5x12): $52.00 USD
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| [1] Lento | view | - |
| [2] Presto | view | listen |
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SYMPHONY No. 5 (in Unison) for Orchestra, Op.92 (1978)[33:00] (155p.) (TCS-50)
Instr.: 4342/4331/Timp/5pc/Hp/Pno/Strings.
Parts on rental
Score (8.5x12): $62.00 USD
Score |
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| [1] Allegro vivace | view | - |
| [1] Allegro vivace (middle of 1st mov.) |
view | listen |
| [1] Allegro vivace (end of 1st movt.) |
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| [2] Adagio | view | listen |
| [3] Molto allegro | view | listen |
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SYMPHONY No. 6 for Clarinet & Orchestra, Op.137 (1991)[38:00] (149p.) (TCS-57)
Instr.: 321(+Cl.solo)2/4331/Timp/3pc(2poss.)/Strings.
Parts on rental
Score (8.5x11): $53.00 USD
Score |
Clar. |
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| [1] Lento moderato | view | view | listen |
| [2] Poco allegro | view | view | listen |
| [3] Con moto | view | view | listen |
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THREE CADENZAS for Piano & Orchestra, Op.135 (1990)[31:30] (92p.) (TCS-138)
Instr.: 322(+Sax.A)2/4230/Timp/3pc/Xyl/Pno/Strings.
Commissioned by Boston Ballet, Inc.
Score & parts on rental
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| [1] Lento | - |
| [2] Vivace | - |
| [3] Lento | - |
| [4] Meno mosso | - |
| [5] Lento | - |
| [6] Allegretto | - |
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THREE PIECES for Orchestra, Op.45 (1966)[9:30] (63p.)
Instr.: 3222/4231/Timp/3pc/Strings.
Score & parts on rental
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| [1] Tempo alla marcia | view |
| [2] Moderato | view |
| [3] Allegretto | view |
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(Contact Publisher for current status and availability)
↓ IN A LINDEN'S SHADOW, Symphonic Poem for Large Orch., Op.25 (1957-58)
↓ SCHERZO for Two Euphonias and Orchestra, Op.8 (1955)
↓ SUITE for Mezzosoprano and Orchestra, Op.30 (1961)
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IN A LINDEN'S SHADOW, Symphonic Poem for Large Orch., Op.25(1957-58)
[60:00]
(Score to be revised)
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SCHERZO for Two Euphonias and Orchestra, Op.8 (1955)[18:30] (32p.)
Instr.: 2 Euphonias solo/3222/0000/Timp/1pc/Strings.
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SUITE for Mezzosoprano and Orchestra, Op.30 (1961)[24:00] (116p.)
Instr.: 32(Muta Cor.Ingl)44/4222/Timp/4pc/Pno/Strings.
(Score to be revised)
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