BridgeMusik

05/15/2026

🎭 Meet the wonderful cast of BridgeMusik’s upcoming theatrical production of Stravinsky’s The Soldier’s Tale — opening the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 at the this August.

Featuring:

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

Directed by and featuring the BridgeMusik Festival Ensemble conducted by .

🪖 A Soldier. 🎻 A Violin. 😈 A Deal with the Devil.

Join us for this striking staged production combining music, theater, and movement, alongside the world premiere of Dedication to Faust by .

📍 Nyack Center — Nyack, NY
📅 August 1 & 2, 2026

Tickets are now available through the link on BridgeMusik.com, via our bio, or directly through Eventbrite.

BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 is made possible in part with support from the , and individual supporters.

05/05/2026

🎶 Thank you to for hosting us!

🎻It was a pleasure connecting with students, families, and faculty, and sharing more about the upcoming BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026.

A special thank you to. and for the warm welcome and support — we truly appreciate the opportunity to be part of such a vibrant musical community.

We’re especially grateful for the ongoing connection between our organizations. Many of our current and past students, as well as several of our festival faculty members (, , , ) are part of the JCC Thurnauer School of Music — a testament to the strength and impact of their program.

🎻 Student registration for the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026 is now open!
We look forward to welcoming both new and returning students this August.

05/04/2026

✨ Thank You for a Wonderful Inaugural Season
🎶 BridgeMusik Chamber Hour 2025–2026

🙏With heartfelt thanks to our artists, library partners — — audiences, students, families, and supporters for making the inaugural BridgeMusik Chamber Hour season such a success. Across seven free and sold out community concerts, this new series brought music, conversation, and connection to libraries and community spaces throughout Rockland County.

🎻 Stay tuned for upcoming Chamber Hour performances during the BridgeMusik Summer Festival 2026, featuring new programs, guest artists, and continued collaborations across our community.

We are deeply grateful for the support of , the Froning Foundation, and our individual donors, whose generosity makes this series possible. 🙏

👉 More info: www.bridgemusik.com/ChamberHour

05/01/2026

🐬The Dolphins Quartet & a Full House at Nyack Library🔥
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a truly special BridgeMusik Chamber Hour concert featuring (Juilliard)!

With a full house once again, we were thrilled to close our inaugural Chamber Hour season surrounded by such an engaged and enthusiastic Rockland County audience. Your energy and support made this final concert of the series especially meaningful.

A heartfelt thank you to the Dolphins Quartet for an inspiring and creative program—sharing both classical works and original compositions, and bringing a fresh, vibrant voice to the stage.

We are also deeply grateful to and to Kristine Kumpf and her team for their partnership and warm hospitality.

🙏 And thank you to our supporters—, the Froning Family Foundation, and our individual donors—whose generosity makes these concerts possible.

We look forward to continuing this momentum this summer and beyond.

04/26/2026

🎶 Papillon de Paris — David Budway

A beautiful moment from our sold-out Chamber Hour concert at — original music by , blending jazz and classical influences.

With (violin) and Cameron Brown (bass)

At BridgeMusik, we bring together established and emerging American composers and performers across classical and jazz traditions — creating space for collaboration, creativity, and live music in our community.

🎥 Watch the full performance on YouTube — link in Linktree (bio)

🎟 May 1 — The Dolphins Quartet
Sold out — join our waitlist on Eventbrite

04/25/2026

🎥 David Budway — Papillon de Paris

We’re excited to share another highlight from our recent sold-out BridgeMusik Chamber Hour concert at Valley Cottage Library — a beautiful original work by pianist David Budway.

Papillon de Paris blends jazz and classical influences in a lyrical, expressive setting, performed here with Krystof Witek (violin) and Cameron Brown (bass).

At BridgeMusik, we’re proud to present both established and emerging American composers and performers, bringing together classical and jazz traditions in thoughtful, collaborative programs.

🎟 Our upcoming May 1 concert featuring The Dolphins Quartet at Nyack Library is now sold out, with a waitlist available on Eventbrite.

🙏 The Chamber Hour Series is made possible with support from New York State Council on the Arts, the Froning Family Foundation, and individual donors.

David Budway — Papillon de Paris | BridgeMusik Chamber Hour (Live)

04/21/2026

🎶 SOLD OUT — May 1 at Nyack Library

We’re thrilled to share that our upcoming BridgeMusik Chamber Hour at , featuring (Juilliard), is now fully booked!

This dynamic program, New Voices, New Horizons, showcases original string quartet music by the performers themselves—offering a glimpse into the next generation of chamber music.

The Dolphins Quartet, current students and recent graduates of the Juilliard School, continues to gain national recognition, including the Bob Sherman Prize and top honors at the Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition, and has recently been named String Quartet in Residence at Mannes School of Music.

🙏 Thank you to our wonderful audience for your continued support—once again, a full house!

🎟 A waitlist is available on Eventbrite, or visit www.bridgemusik.com
for details. We encourage waitlisted guests to arrive early for possible standby seating.

💡 This series is made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), the Froning Family Foundation, Nyack Tourism, and individual donors.

04/18/2026

🎶 Bach… but make it swing 🐝

We’re excited to share a special moment from our recent sold-out BridgeMusik Chamber Hour concert at Valley Cottage Library — Bach’s Badinerie reimagined in a lively jazz style.

This performance captures the spirit of our first Chamber Hour season — bringing people together, cross-pollinating musical styles, and sharing live music in welcoming community spaces across Rockland County.

We are deeply grateful for the incredible response to this series — full rooms, engaged audiences, and a growing community around these concerts.

🎶 Featuring pianist David Budway with BridgeMusik artists Tanya Witek (flute), Krystof & Lukas Witek (violin), Annamaria Witek (cello) and Cameron Brown (bass).

🎟 The Chamber Hour series continues:

• May 1 — The Dolphins Quartet at Nyack Library
Just a few seats remaining

Reserve here:
https://www.bridgemusik.com

🙏 The Chamber Hour Series is made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), the Froning Family Foundation, and individual donors.

We hope to see you at an upcoming concert!

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04/17/2026

🎶 Thank You, Nanuet!

We are deeply grateful to the and the entire Rockland County community for a wonderful afternoon of music. Our April 17 BridgeMusik Chamber Hour performance of A Romantic Conversation: Schumann’s Piano Quintet (and Handel-Halvorsen Passacaglia) was met with a full house and an incredible audience, making it a truly special experience for everyone involved.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our outstanding artists:
, piano
, violin
, violin
, viola
, cello
, host & narrator

Thank you to all who attended, joined the waitlist, and supported this event—we are continually inspired by the enthusiasm and engagement of our community.

This concert was made possible with support from the on the Arts (NYSCA), the Froning Family Foundation, and our generous individual donors, whose contributions help keep these programs free and accessible.

We look forward to welcoming you at upcoming BridgeMusik events!

04/16/2026

🎶 SOLD OUT 🔥

Thank you to our incredible community for filling this Friday’s BridgeMusik Chamber Hour at Nanuet Library — April 17 at 4:30 PM!

🎟 A waitlist is now open — and a limited number of standby seats may be available at the door.

This program is made possible with support from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), the Froning Family Foundation, and our generous community of supporters.