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Karel Svoboda was a prolific and highly successful Czech composer renowned for his film scores, television themes, and hugely popular pop songs, particularly during the Communist era in Czechoslovakia.Born in Prague, Svoboda initially trained and worked as a dentist before switching to music. He rose to fame in the 1960s, composing catchy pop hits for Karel Gott ('Lady Carneval') and the Olympic band. His greatest legacy lies in his film and TV music, including iconic themes for the series 'M...