Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, March 31, 1963

March 31 – Sunday –

Dinner at home so we could watch (and listen to) the St. Matthew Passion on TV. (The first half.)

A beautifully done performance – All the characters done with great reverence – and conviction – the singer who took the part of Christ (always a most difficult part) seemed very real – the music, as in the case of opera, took on a new and deeper meaning since the characters could be seen. It is so hard to put down here the impact it had on us.

Charles E. Burchfield, Journals, March 31, 1963