Charles E. Burchfield (1893-1967)

The Szostakowicz Symphony grows in interest. In form it is classic, I should say – in orchestration it is “modern” – but essentially it remains a romantic symphony. It has some very powerful, compelling rhythms in the first & fourth movements.; [The third movement suggests to me a man alone in the immensity of nature, - without a belief in God, he is terrified at his alone-ness in the vastness of the universe, and longs terribly to rediscover his creator.]; Yesterday B & I to Albright Gallery – the Segonzue show only mildly interesting – a group of fun watercolors, the best. The architectural show is very interesting.; In the permanent collection I discover that Washburn, in retaliation(?) for my refusal to exchange my oil “Winter – E. Liverpool” for an “early” water-color, has removed the picture from the gallery walls. And other pictures have been removed to make place for various French moderns, notably the vile paint smears of Sontine [sic]._________; P.M. afternoon to Lackawanna (D.L. & W) Station to make studies of the cement R.R. Tressle – A cold gray day.; ; ; ; ; Feb. 10 – (Sat); Thurs day – snow melting sky murky and heavy – To D-L-W station to make more studies. There occurred an amusing incident, which should have. I saw that it