An evening full of art, emotion and commitment at the Vienna Konzerthaus, giving hope to children in need in Austria.
The GW Cosmetics® Charity Gala reached a new high point with its third edition. Held for the first time in the Austrian capital and at the prestigious Vienna Konzerthaus, the evening, themed "The Art of the Moment," transformed into a celebration of music, culture, and humanity. GW Cosmetics®, a reliable supporter of Licht ins Dunkel (Light into Darkness) for decades, once again combined artistic excellence and social commitment to give underprivileged children in Austria a future full of opportunities.
The powerful concert by Asmik Grigorian, Global Ambassador of GW Cosmetics, was the glittering highlight of an evening that began with an elegant cocktail reception and concluded with an exclusive gala dinner. Over 700 concertgoers, including numerous partners and prominent figures from the arts, culture, and business of the world leader in eyebrow and eyelash tinting, enjoyed the performance of the internationally acclaimed star soprano. Her carefully curated program combined famous opera arias by Dvořák, Puccini, Verdi, and Strauss with sensitively improvised interludes for two pianos, lending the evening a special atmosphere of intimacy and musicality. Minutes of standing ovations brought the concert to a close.
„Music has the wonderful ability to connect people and open hearts. With this gala, we want to show how important it is to give children not only hope, but also inspiration through art and culture,“ explained Amra and Rainer Deisenhammer, owners of GW Cosmetics®.
The company is also celebrating its 95th anniversary this year. As the global market leader for eyebrow and eyelash tint and known for its high-quality brands such as RefectoCil®, BeautyLash® and Master Lin®, the company, which manufactures in Leopoldsdorf near Vienna, stands for professional cosmetic products made in Austria, which are exported to over 88 countries worldwide – and is clearly committed to social responsibility, especially in times like these.
Asmik Grigorian also emphasizes the special connection with the company: „I am proud to have had such a great partner as GW Cosmetics by my side for many years. This partnership has long since developed into a deep friendship with the Deisenhammer family – and it is a matter close to both our hearts to pass on some of what connects us.“
The gala once again demonstrated the power of the connection between art, culture, and social commitment. The €112,286 in donations collected during the evening will go directly to Licht ins Dunkel (Light into Darkness) and support children in need in Austria.
The 3rd GW Cosmetics Charity Gala in Vienna set new standards for emotional, artistic, and meaningful events. Under the direction of Amra and Rainer Deisenhammer and the musical virtuosity of Asmik Grigorian, the evening became a memorable event that enriched both the hearts of the guests and the future of many children.
Guests at the GW Cosmetics® Charity Gala included Klaus Abrecht Schröder with his wife Nina, Inge and Rudolf „Purzl“ Klingohr, Agnes and Peter Husslein, Eva Pölzl, Lidia Baich, Nikolaus and Sandra Klingohr, Katrin Zierhut-Kunz with her husband Florian, Peter and Dagmar Westenthaler, Eva-Maria von Schilgen-Arnsberg, Jenny Margin, Hyung-Ki Joo, Christian Reichhold, Lisa Zuckerstätter (Head of Humanitarian Broadcasting ORF), and host Matthias Naske.
About GW COSMETICS®
Founded in 1930, this manufacturer of high-quality hair, face, and body care products now exports to more than 85 countries worldwide. In addition to its own brands, such as RefectoCil® – the global market leader in professional eyebrow and eyelash tint, Master Lin®, and BeautyLash®, the owner-managed company also markets cosmetic products for private label clients worldwide. All products are "Made in Austria" and are developed, produced, and bottled at the company headquarters in Leopoldsdorf. An in-house research and development department enables continued pioneering work and guarantees innovation and global competitiveness.