BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 opened with two full-house performances of Igor Stravinsky's The Soldier's Tale at the Nyack Center, paired with the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by Thomas Cabaniss .
Directed by Malena Dayen and conducted by David Rosenmeyer , the production brought actors, dance artists, and the BridgeMusik Festival Ensemble together for an unforgettable opening weekend.​