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David Horn Biography

Birth Name:David Horn

Profession Producer, Director, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Received multiple ASCAP Deems Taylor Awards for excellence in music broadcast programming
  • Quote: "For the past 40 years, 'Great Performances' has been proud to bring you arts programming that has moved and inspired you․"
  • Quote: "[on new theme music] "After 36 years of showcasing the best in the performing arts for American audiences, we wanted to reinvigorate our 'Great Performances' broadcast identity for today's digital HD generation․""
  • Has produced and programmed multiple projects for PBS, including "Great Performances," and "In the Spotlight․"
  • Has worked as a multi-camera event director on a number of televised concerts and other events
  • Many of his programs showcase the performing arts, ranging from music to theater to comedy
  • Asked film composer John Williams to write a new theme for "Great Performances" after the series had been on air for 36 years
  • Became Director of Music Programming for Thirteen

Awards

  • 1988Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts: winner
  • 1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Classical Program in the Performing Arts: nominated
  • 1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program (Special): nominated
  • 1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special: nominated
  • 1995Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Cultural Program: nominated
  • 1996Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Cultural Music-Dance Program: nominated
  • 1999Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Classical Music-Dance Program: nominated
  • 2000Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Special: nominated
  • 2000Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Classical Music-Dance Program: nominated
  • 2000Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Classical Music-Dance Program: nominated
  • 2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Program: nominated
  • 2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Nonfiction Series: winner
  • 2005Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Program: nominated
  • 2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Program: nominated
  • 2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special: nominated
  • 2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Programs: nominated
  • 2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Special Class Programs: nominated