Born in Melbourne in 1960, David Horowicz began studying piano and composition at the age of eleven. He completed a Bachelor of Music (1981) at the University of Melbourne, studying composition with Barry Conyngham, Brian Howard and Peter Tahourdin, followed by an M.Mus. in composition (1993) and a Graduate Diploma in Education (1995). In 1990 he received the Dorian le Gallienne Composition Award. Horowicz has been commissioned by the British Music Society, Merlyn Quaife, the Elision Ensemble and the Dorian Le Gallienne Society, with works performed by the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and Queensland Theatre Orchestra. An active pianist, he has appeared with the Ariel and New Audience Ensembles. He taught at the University of Melbourne, La Trobe University and MLC Melbourne (1995-2008), later serving as Director of Music at Fintona Girls’ School before retiring from teaching to pursue his musical interests.
