Luisa Lacal de Bracho

Luisa Lacal de Bracho (, 1874–1962) was a Spanish pianist, musicologist, lexicographer and writer. She was the author of the first dictionary of musical terminology by a Spanish woman.

Biography Luisa Lacal de Bracho was born in Madrid in 1874 to Amalia Infanzón Igaraiburu, aunt of Eva Canel, and Saturnino Lacal, secretary of the Moderate Party of Isabella II. Her father was also a member of the third squadron of the National Militia, formed by the Spanish nobility and upper bourgeoisie for the restoration of Alfonso XII. and was appointed as a teacher and part of the faculty of the conservatory in the 1890-91 academic year. She finished her piano studies at the National Conservatory of Madrid.

While developing her repertoire between 1894 and 1899, de Bracho performed as a concert pianist and participated as a member of the Red Cross in various charitable activities and also in events for the Sociedad General de Autores y Editores (the Spanish Society of Authors and Publishers) as an honorary member. It received widespread acclaim at the time of publication and was reprinted several times.

In 1909, de Bracho was appointed to the Civil Order of Alfonso XII. She was known for writing in a simple and direct style with rhythmic descriptions. Her novels were adapted into radio plays.

De Bracho died in 1962 in Madrid.