Robert Hladky, Professor Emeritus
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Robert Hladky is professor emeritus of cello, teaching at the University of Oregon 1961-1993. He was also director of graduate studies and a member of the Oregon String Quartet.
Hladky received his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University and the M.Mus. and D.M.A. degrees and Performer's Certificate from the Eastman School of Music. He studied with cellists Luigi Silva, Gabor Rejto, and Ronald Leonard.
Before coming to the University of Oregon in 1961, Hladky was a member of the faculties of the Eastman School of Music and Ohio Wesleyan University. As a professional cellist, he has appeared as soloist with the Rochester Philharmonic Symphony, Columbus (Ohio) Symphony, Eastman Chamber Orchestra, Oklahoma City Symphony, Eugene Symphony, and the Oregon Bach Festival Orchestra. Other solo appearances include performances with the Oregon Symphony, Cascade Symphony, Boise Philharmonic, Billings Symphony, and the Red Lodge Music Festival, as well as with numerous community and university symphonies. He was also principal cellist with the Oregon Mozart Players.
Hladky's accomplishments as a soloist, chamber music performer, and teacher of outstanding students have given him wide-spread recognition. In addition to his solo performances, he frequently appears as a guest conductor, artist, clinician, and adjudicator for festivals and competitions. Hladky performs on a rare Italian cello crafted by David Tecchler in 1712.
