In 2026, Répertoire International de Littérature Musicale (RILM) proudly marks its 60th anniversary! Established in 1966 by Barry S. Brook, RILM has remained a global leader in documenting, preserving, and disseminating music research, offering scholars, educators, and enthusiasts an unparalleled suite of bibliographic resources.
From its earliest days, RILM has championed the international exchange of musicological knowledge, fostering accessibility and interdisciplinary dialogue across cultures. Over the decades, it has continually evolved, embracing technological innovation to better serve the needs of the music research community and expand its reach.
Join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone by exploring RILM’s rich array of resources and reflecting on the dynamic journey of music scholarship over the past 60 years. Here’s to six decades of harmonizing tradition with innovation–and to many more ahead!
On the eve of the event, youths go from house to house collecting wood for the ceremonial bonfire. In the morning the participants choose their roles and don the corresponding masks and sheepskin capes. The stock characters may include a groom, a bride, a devil, a priest, a gypsy, and a dancer with a bear. To the accompaniment of drums and shawms, the dancers parade through the village with abundant comical antics. The ceremony culminates with a spirited dance around the collective bonfire.
