Alma Haas

Alma Haas (31 January 1847 – 12 December 1932) was a German pianist, musicologist, and teacher. She was a founding member and third president of the Society of Women Musicians.

Life Alma Haas was born Alma Hollaender in Silesia, today part of Poland. She was the daughter of music teacher Isaac Hollaender (1809–1898) and Rosalie Pappenheim (1814–1882), a pianist. Between 1876 and 1886 she taught at Bedford College, London, as well as at the Royal College of Music. In 1886 she became head of the music department at King's College London.

As a performer, Haas was described as 'quiet' and 'artistic', The Times noting in 1911 that she:

is never content with the stereotyped programme that critics know so well and dislike to intensely; her choice of pieces is always interesting, and she presents them always in a fresh light and as if she were enjoying them as much as any one. She earned a reputation as an 'outstanding Beethoven interpreter', and was noted for her broad repertoire.