Composers from Czechia

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the top 10 most legendary Czechs Composers of all time. This list of famous Czechs Composers is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity. Visit the rankings page to view the entire list of Czechs Composers.

1. #1

   

   Gustav Mahler

   1860 - 1911

   HPI 87.34122 langs

   Gustav Mahler is most famous for his symphonies. He was a composer and conductor from Bohemia.

2. #2

   

   Antonín Dvořák

   1841 - 1904

   HPI 85.64128 langs

   Antonín Dvořák is most famous for his collection of Slavonic Dances.

3. #3

   

   Bedřich Smetana

   1824 - 1884

   HPI 82.5986 langs

   Bédřich Smetana is most famous for his symphonic poem, "Má Vlast" (My Country).

4. #4

   

   Leoš Janáček

   1854 - 1928

   HPI 76.2457 langs

   Leoš Janáček is most famous for his opera "Jenůfa" and his String Quartet No. 1.

5. #5

   

   Bohuslav Martinů

   1890 - 1959

   HPI 73.9843 langs

   Bohuslav Martinů is most famous for his musical compositions, including symphonies, concertos, chamber music, and ballets.

6. #6

   

   Jan Dismas Zelenka

   1679 - 1745

   HPI 69.8831 langs

   Jan Dismas Zelenka was a Czech composer and organist. He was most famous for his opera, "The Devil's Trill."

7. #7

   

   Johann Stamitz

   1717 - 1757

   HPI 69.8136 langs

   Johann Stamitz is most famous for being a German composer and violinist. He was the first violinist to play in a quartet with two violins...Read moreShow less

   Johann Stamitz is most famous for being a German composer and violinist. He was the first violinist to play in a quartet with two violins and viola.

8. #8

   

   Josef Mysliveček

   1737 - 1781

   HPI 69.3428 langs

   Josef Mysliveček was a Czech composer who is most famous for his operas and symphonies.

9. #9

   

   Erich Wolfgang Korngold

   1897 - 1957

   HPI 69.2738 langs

   Erich Wolfgang Korngold is most famous for composing the music for the 1942 film, "The Adventures of Robin Hood."

10. #10

    

    Josef Suk

    1874 - 1935

    HPI 69.2637 langs

    Josef Suk is most famous for his work with the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and for his compositions.