Bohumír Dvorský (2 March 1902 – 30 June 1975) was a Czech composer, conductor, and music educator active during the mid‑20th century. He studied composition and conducting at the Prague Conservatory, where he received instruction from prominent Czech musicians of the period. After completing his studies, Dvorský held teaching positions at several music institutions, most notably at the Brno Conservatory and later at the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (HAMU), where he influenced a generation of Czech musicians.
As a composer, Dvorský produced a diverse body of work that includes orchestral suites, chamber music, vocal cycles, and music for theatre and film. His style is characterized by the incorporation of Czech folk elements and a lyrical melodic language, reflecting broader trends in Czech music of the era. Among his compositions are several symphonic pieces, piano works, and arrangements of traditional songs.
In addition to his compositional output, Dvorský was active as a conductor, leading performances of both his own works and those of other Czech composers. He also contributed to musicological literature, publishing articles and essays on Czech music and pedagogy.
Dvorský’s contributions to Czech musical life were recognized with various state honors during the Czechoslovak socialist period. He remained professionally active until his death in 1975.