Alma Mahler

Alma Mahler was an Austrian composer and social figure, born in 1879 and passed away in 1964. Known for her profound influence on early 20th-century music, she was married to renowned composer Gustav Mahler and had relationships with other prominent artists, including architect Walter Gropius and writer Franz Werfel. Alma composed various works, mostly songs and piano pieces, but her creative pursuits often took a back seat to her roles as a wife and mother. Her life reflects the intersection of art and personal relationships in a historically rich cultural milieu. She remains a significant, albeit complex, figure in music history.