About this Event
🎻 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 a world premiere by Thomas Cabaniss.
This special theatrical program brings together music, theater, and dance in a visually compelling interpretation of Stravinsky’s iconic work.
Telling the story of a soldier who trades his violin to the Devil in exchange for wealth, The Soldier’s Tale explores timeless themes of temptation, fate, and the true cost of ambition.
The program also includes the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by Thomas Cabaniss, written especially for the festival as a contemporary counterpart to Stravinsky’s theatrical masterpiece.
Directed by Malena Dayen and conducted by David Rosenmeyer, the performance features the BridgeMusik Festival Ensemble in a dynamic collaboration of music and storytelling.
📍 Nyack Center, Nyack, NY
📅 Saturday, August 1 at 7:30 PM
📅 Sunday, August 2 at 3:00 PM
🎟 Reserve your seats now — seating is limited at Nyack Center
This special theatrical production opens the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 and sets the tone for a festival dedicated to creativity, collaboration, and the celebration of 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 at Eventbrite or at bridgemusik.com/support—every gift makes a difference.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nyack Center, 58 Depew Avenue, Nyack, United States
USD 23.18 to USD 108.55
