Okay Not Enough Of You Classical Music People Know About The Dsch Journal And That Is A CRIME

okay not enough of you classical music people know about the dsch journal and that is a CRIME

so, the dsch journal is a volunteer-run journal dedicated entirely to the life and works of dmitri shostakovich. it’s been running since the 90s and publishes two journals per year, which are filled with historical interviews and letters, musical reviews and analyses, opinion pieces from fans and listeners, and updates from the world of shostakovich research on new projects and discoveries to help us better understand one of the most enigmatic- and yet, one of the most famous- composers of the 20th century. their website contains some sample articles from over the years, which often have exclusive information that can be hard to find in biographies and other publications, like interviews from shostakovich’s close friends and family. anyone from anywhere in the world can apply to submit their work to the journal, which is how I got my start with them. they also have an instagram and facebook, where they post lots of neat shostakovich photos, so you should check those out!

I’m now a volunteer writer, editor, and researcher with the dsch journal, and the opportunity has just been amazing. in the upcoming issue, I have three articles- two obituaries and a news piece on a ten-volume (!!) chronicle being released over the course of this decade documenting shostakovich’s life in intense detail, which I was SO excited to read about. I’ve also had a chance to proofread some interviews from his visit to america in 1973, which contain some fascinating information on his artistic process.

also I just gotta point out the covers of the print journals, because they are GORGEOUS. here are some of my favorites-

just !! look at them!!

After some careful enlightenment, I have realised that the key to perfect mental health is medieval calligraphy and opera singing.

How did Handel manage to make a single word (Amen) stretch to nearly 15 minutes long. I understand it was repeated but why?? Just kidding it was a very good oratorio. Attached is a bad picture I took there because you aren’t allowed to take pictures.

Merry Christmas to all my mutuals, and if you don’t celebrate it, or celebrate something else, have a good day!

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To celebrate, I sketched this quick(ish) drawing of Jacob and Robert Marley from The Muppets Christmas Carol.

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