Josef Maria Horváth (born 20 December 1931 in Pécs, Hungary; died 21 October 2019 in Salzburg, Austria) was a Hungarian composer, pianist, and conductor.
After high school he studied Piano, Composition, and Conducting at the Liszt Academy in Budapest.
During his studies he developed a successful career as a pianist and conductor, frequently offering his own works.
He was also appointed Professor for Counterpoint, Piano, and the Theory and Praxis of New Music at the University Mozarteum in Salzburg.
Horváth's works are of impeccable craftsmanship and great beauty, and have been edited by Doblinger in Vienna.