Judith Reiter was born 1981 in Gmunden, Upper Austria. She started to play Violin at age 5 and lateron discovered the Viola as her favourite Instrument. From the very beginning she was interested in playing chamber music.
Soon she gained lots of experience playing with Orchestras, chamber music ensembles and also as soloist in Austria, Germany and Spain and besides Classical Music she developed strong interest for Jazz, World Music, free Improvisation, Experimental Styles and Old Music. She decided for a professional career and started studying music at the Conservatory and University in Vienna. 2006/2007 she spent a year studying in Barcelona at ESMUC (Escuela Superior de Música de Catalunya) and afterwards returned to Vienna to continue her studies with Wolfgang Klos and Ulrich Schönauer.
Since Judith enjoyed playing in unusual lineups like e. g. "Medellin" (Tap Dance, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Piano), "Abendstern" (Dulcimer, Viola, Bass), "Junyblau" (Voice, Piano, Viola), the czech Trio (Flute, Viola, Cello) or the persian ensemble (with Oud, Violin, Viola) she started composing and arranging for the ensembles by herself.
