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Alma Mahler-Werfel (born Alma Margaretha Maria Schindler; 31 August 1879 – 11 December 1964) was an Austrian composer, author, editor, and socialite. Musically active from her early years, she was the composer of nearly fifty songs for voice and piano, and works in other genres as well. 17 songs are known to have survived.
- 11 December 1964 (aged 85), New York City, US
- Grinzing Cemetery, Vienna
- Alma Margaretha Maria Schindler, 31 August 1879, Vienna, Austria-Hungary
Mar 25, 2024 · Alma Mahler (born Aug. 31, 1879, Vienna, Austria-Hungary—died Dec. 11, 1964, New York, N.Y., U.S.) was known for her relationships with celebrated men, including her husband, Gustav Mahler. The daughter of the painter Emil Schindler, Alma grew up surrounded by art and artists.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Dec 2, 2010 · Married to Gustav Mahler at 22, Alma Schindler’s composing career was cut short at her husband’s insistence. But this extraordinary woman was far from a tragic victim of misogyny
- Sarah Connolly
Sep 20, 2019 · Alma Mahler Gropius Werfel, née Schindler (1897-1964), a privileged, highly cultured child of the Austro-Hungarian empire, has long been regarded as a mysterious figure who always appeared to be ...
- Michael Shmith
Alma Mahler was a composer, muse and controversial figure in the classical music world. Learn about her life, loves and legacy in this article.
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Sep 16, 2019 · September 16, 2019. When Alma Mahler walked into a room, heads turned. Her magnetic presence and charismatic allure were like “an electric charge” in any gathering. She was a femme fatale who commanded fascination, adoration, and love and could enchant people in seconds.
Nov 21, 2018 · Alma Mahler (ultimately Alma Mahler Gropius Werfel) was not only an articulate, well-connected and influential woman, but she also went on to outlive her first husband by more than 50 years.
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