JUDITH GROHMANN

On Thursday, April 16th 2026, I had a book launch for my new British book, „The Real Alma Mahler – Composer, Socialite, Rebel and Influencer,“ together with Peter Mahler, a descendant of the world-famous Austrian composer and conductor Gustav Mahler, in a wing of the Vienna Hofburg Palace hosted by the Association of Austrian Women Academics (VAÖ).

Many lovely guests — young and old —from Vienna and Lower Austria, as well as from Germany, France, Hungary and Ukraine, attended and exchanged many idea and thoughts about Alma.

You can see in the pictures posted here, how the hall gradually filled up. We even had to set up extra chairs in the adjoining room.

It was an eclectic evening with many questions about Alma and Gustav Mahler.

I would like to thank the president of the Association of Austrian Women Academics and her team for the invitation and for hosting the event in her rooms. It was simply wonderful!

The presentation was-broadcast live.

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J´ai de nouveau été invitée à participer comme intervenante au „Forum des Métiers 2026“, cette fois-ci organisé par l´équipe de l´ Association des Parents d´Élèves du Lycée Français de Vienne (APE) . Cette journée a été destinée aux élèves de classe de l´enseignement Secondaire, soit de la 6ème à la Terminale, pour se familiariser avec les nombreux parcours de formation et de leur permettre de rencontrer des professionnels de divers domaines. Le forum est conçu comme un espace de rencontre directe. Les élèves ont circulé librement pour venir discuter avec nous à nos tables. En parallèle, plusieurs échanges thématiques de 40 minutes ont été organisés tout au long de la journée.

Cette journée a permis aux élèves de poser de nombreuses questions. Certains on réalisés des interviews pour la fameuse Webradio du Lycée Français. J´ai été interviewée par Marilan.

Je tiens à remercier infiniment l´APE, l´LFV et tous les élèves qui ont participé, ainsi que les collègues qui ont partagé avec moi la section „Communication“ lors du »Forum des Métiers 2026«

Voici les photos du jour:

On Tuesday, September 10th, 2024, I presented my book »The real Mozart – The Original King of Pop«, written for Pen&Sword Ltd., in London. The event was a private, invitation-only gathering hosted by The Anglo-Austrian Society & The Mozartists and The Austrian Cultural Forum London. The event took place at 28 Rutland Gate, a beautiful, Austrian-owned building known for its rich history in cultural and intellectual cooperation. It has been the stage for some of the most celebrated names in classical music, and I was thrilled to add to that tradition.

I had the great honor to be on the podium together with Mr. Ian Page, the wonderful conductor and head of The Mozartists and we talked about the making of my book. Keep in mind that I am Austrian and that this is my first book that I wrote in English language. In between we had a wonderful Piano Concert.

We had 50 guests that Evening, among which: Some of my British friends dropped in, including Adel Darwish, a British-Egyptian political journalist and historian based at the Press Gallery of the House of Commons, specializing in Middle Eastern politics; Graham, who has worked internationally in the publishing industry; Andrew, a historian and author living in South Yorkshire; and Anthony, a Family lawyer, along with his sister Judy, a musician. One particularly special guest was Doris Brendel, daughter of the world-renowned Beethoven and Mozart pianist Alfred Brendel. Doris is a singer, songwriter and musician.

On a more personal note, the presentation coincided with my birthday, so it was a particularly memorable evening for me.

Pictures made by Miki, Elizabeth and myself. Special Thanks to Mrs. Dame Janet Ritterman, Mr. Ian Page, our Pianist and the Team of the Austrian Cultural Forum London.