Joseph Horowitz

Joseph Horowitz, author of eleven books, specializes in the history of classical music in the U.S. His Understanding Toscanini (1987) and Wagner Nights (1994) received major accolades, while Classical Music in America (2005) and Artists in Exile (2008) were The Economist best-of-the-year selections. His Dvorá k' s Prophecy (2021) led to six Naxos films and inspired his ongoing " More than Music" NPR documentaries. His upcoming book, The Propaganda of Freedom, explores the cultural Cold War. Across his work, Horowitz examines the evolving role of the arts in American society.