The Steven Dweck Center for Contemporary Culture at the Brooklyn Public Library is a real boon to culture in Brooklyn. What a great space to see/hear cultural events. And the BPL is doing a great job programming events.

The shows are obviously well attended and as the word spreads, this may be a standing-room only performance space.

I finally made it over there on Saturday to hear singer Amy Burton singing “Mr. Tambourine Man,” John Corigliano’s song cycle based on some of Bob Dylan’s best-love poems.

The house was packed and it was a really interesting show. Corigliano spoke about what led him to rewrite the music to some of Bob Dylan’s most well-known songs like Blowing in the Wind, Forever Young, Chimes of Freedom and Masters of War.

Amy Burton’s singing was incredible, especially on the ominous and powerful “Masters of War.”

This Sunday, catch the BPL Chamber Players. Check out the new space, hear some great music. This event is free.

This Sunday February 17th at 4 p.m. BPL Chamber Players

Adela Peña, Violin
Ah Ling Neu, Viola
Alberto Parrini, Violoncello

Schubert: Trio No. 1 in B flat Major
Dohnanyi: Serenade
Beethoven: Trio in G Major,
Op. 9, No. 1