Enciclopedia Musical
RIPM Preservation Series: European and North American Music Periodicals (2017)
Editor: José Maria Bru del HierroDirector: Antonio Rius y Julia
Printers: Luis Tasso, 1884; Luis Tasso y Serra, 1885-1886
Periodicity: Monthly, 1884-1885; Fortnightly, 1886
"In its first issue, [the editor] states: 'all literary and musical works that may be worthwhile enough to appear in the columns of our magazine are admitted, with a worthy remuneration'. In 1885 and 1886 [the journal] published an almanac ... According to Baldelló, its subtitle was 'Periodico musical ilustrado'".
Jacinto Torres Mulas, La Publicaciones periódicas musicales en España (1812-1990) (Madrid: Instituto Bibliografía Musical, 1991), 371.
Translation of: "En su primer número hace constar: 'se admitten todos los trabajos literarios y musicales que puedan por su valer figurar en las columnas de nuestra revista, remunerándolos dignamente'. Público los años 1885 y 1886 un almanaque ... Según Baldelló llevaba por subtítulo 'Periodico musical ilustrado'".
Each issue features large engravings and/or lithographs of musicians, domestic music making, and other non-musical depictions including scenes from literature.