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A soldier. A violin. A deal with the Devil.

BridgeMusik opens its 2026 Summer Festival — We the Music: Celebrating 250 Years of American Voices — with a bold, fully staged production of Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale, paired with the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by Thomas Cabaniss.

Blending music, theater, and dance, this visually compelling theatrical production reimagines Stravinsky’s iconic work for contemporary audiences. The Soldier’s Tale tells the story of a soldier who trades his violin to the Devil in exchange for wealth, exploring timeless themes of temptation, fate, and the true cost of ambition.

Directed by Malena Dayen and conducted by David Rosenmeyer, the production features the BridgeMusik Festival Ensemble together with an outstanding cast of New York theater and dance artists:

Danny Bryck — The Soldier
Alok Tewari — The Devil
Mary Neufeld — Narrator
JoVonna Parks — The Princess / Dancer

The program also includes the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by acclaimed composer Thomas Cabaniss, written especially for the festival.

Nyack Center — Nyack, NY
Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Seating is limited at Nyack Center — reserve your seats early.

This special theatrical production opens the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 and sets the tone for a festival celebrating creativity, collaboration, and musical voices across generations.

Stravinsky — The Soldier’s Tale (L’Histoire du Soldat) is presented under license from G. Schirmer, Inc. o/b/o Chester Music Ltd., copyright owners.

This presentation is made possible in part with support from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), Nyack Tourism, and individual donors. Ticket purchases help sustain BridgeMusik’s free community concerts and educational programs. Additional contributions are welcome through Eventbrite or at bridgemusik.com/support — every gift makes a difference.

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Cellist Alex Prizgintas leads an historical overview and noted selections from many of America’s great Jazz artists, such as Dave Brubeck, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington. The term “Jazz Ambassadors” refers to the state-funded 1950s program where American musicians were sent on tours behind the iron curtain.

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Come and join us to sing (or just listen) to the beautiful Vivaldi Gloria and Mozart Coronation Mass in the beautiful Nyack Library
Carnegie Room.  The conductor will guide you along as your beautiful voices fill the room.  A relaxing and uplifting evening is in
store for you.  Light refreshments and AC.

 

 

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Description
An immersive deep-listening session exploring Alice Coltrane’s spiritual jazz masterpiece, Journey in Satchidananda. Featuring the unmistakable voice of Pharoah Sanders on saxophone, the album is a transcendent blend of harp, jazz, devotional sound, and searching improvisation. It’s not just listening to an album, it’s a communal meditative listening experience.

Event details
When: Thursday, July 23, 2026, 8PM to 10PM
Where: X House, 48 S Franklin St, Nyack, NY 10960
Cost: Suggested contribution $10/person

PLEASE REGISTER AT THE LINK. SPACE IS LIMITED.

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With fraud and scams on the rise, it’s important to educate yourself. In this workshop, you’ll learn how keeping organized can help keep you safe, how to spot common scams and help protect yourself, and what to do if you or a loved one is impacted by fraud or identity theft.

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Episode 1: Sicily Climate Change, An Island Under Pressure

Join Frank LoBuono for the premiere episode of a new short-form documentary series exploring the effects of climate change on Sicily’s environment, communities, agriculture, and coastline.

 

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