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CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED
COMPOSER & VIOLINIST
"ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE"
"EDWARD W. HARDY, WHO COMPOSED
THE OMNIPRESENT MUSIC,
PLAYS THE VIOLIN
SUPERBLY"
LISTEN TO HARDY'S ORIGINAL WORKS & ARRANGEMENTS
Evolution (for solo violin)
evolution - inspired by the evolution of black music
Nevermore (for solo violin)
From Three pieces inspired by Edgar Allan Poe
Based on The Raven
Strange Fruit (for string quartet)
MADE FAMOUS BY BILLIE HOLIDAY
daniel constant, violiN
Tia Allen, viola
thapelo masita, cello
BORN FREE
(Song Cycle for soprano, violin & piano)
Sorrow Home, Lineage, The Struggle Staggers Us, & Southern Song
WORLD PREMIERE | COMMISSIONED BY WOLF TRAP OPERA | LIVE performance
*CLICK THE YOUTUBE ICON FOR THE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION, PERFORMER CREDITS, & POEMS
TENNESSEE Whiskey (violin cover)
(Chris Stapelton Version)
Bryant Park Picnic Performance | The Classical Theatre of harlem
CARELESS WHISPER (for violin & Piano)
song by George Michael, arranged by john lander & DR. Edward w. hardy
Opera de Lyon
isn't she lovely (for violin & Piano)
song by stevie Wonder, arranged by John Lander & DR. Edward w. hardy
Opera de Lyon
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“A man of many talents within the music world, Dr. Edward W. Hardy is an award-winning composer, music director, virtuoso violinist and violist living in Manhattan. A master in his craft, he possesses a natural skill in every aspect of his career, bringing musical compositions to life with his own signature flair” (Haute Living.) Praised by The New York Times for composing “omnipresent music” and playing “the violin superbly,” Dr. Hardy’s notable works include The Woodsman, Evolution, Strange Fruit, Born Free, and Nevermore.
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UPCOMING Performances
Jazz at Lincoln Center: Bryan Carter's Jazz at Pride Orchestra
Bryan Carter’s powerful vision returns to Dizzy’s Club with Jazz at Pride, a celebration of community, creativity, and connection. The Grammy and Tony Award-winning drummer, composer, and vocalist brings together fellow LGBTQIA+ artists to share their music and stories, creating an inclusive space where all are welcome and represented. Join us for an unforgettable night of bold artistry, joyful connection, and music that uplifts, empowers, and brings people together; Dr. Edward W. Hardy, violin.
Wednesday, June 11 - Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 9:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM EST ($20-$45)
Jazz at Lincoln Center: Dizzy's Club | NYC
Juneteenth LP: DATE NIGHT at THE MET with Drs. Edward W. Hardy & Nnenna Ogwo
Drs. Edward W. Hardy and Nnenna Ogwo join forces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art for a special edition of Date Night at The Met, presented by The Met, Ethel, and in association with Juneteenth LP. Taking place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, this dynamic musical experience celebrates Black artistry, elegance, and cultural expression. Their original program, Superfine, draws inspiration from The Met’s spring 2025 exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, offering a rich sonic exploration of style, grace, and iconic flair. Listeners can expect mesmerizing swing, rhythmic swagger, lyrical joy, and haunting melodies during this genre-crossing evening of music, taking place in the Great Hall Balcony Café on the second floor. Superfine features music by Hale Smith, Aldo López-Gavilán, Florence Price, George Gershwin, Astor Piazzolla, and others, alongside original compositions by Ogwo and Hardy. This unforgettable evening brings together two virtuosic artists whose collaboration highlights the enduring influence of Black cultural innovation—through fashion, music, and beyond.
Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 EST (Free with admission to The Met Museum)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art | NYC
Classical Theatre of Harlem: Sunset Concerts with Dr. Edward W. Hardy
Join acclaimed violinist and composer Dr. Edward W. Hardy for a genre-defying solo performance before each evening of MEMNON, The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s powerful new production in Marcus Garvey Park. Blending classical masterpieces, original works, and reimagined pop favorites, these Sunset Concerts provide an electrifying pre-show experience from 7:00 to 8:00 PM PM on July 9, 16, and 27. Come early, hang out, explore the pop-up markets in the park, and stay for the 8:30 PM performance of MEMNON—an epic theatrical production from one of Harlem’s most dynamic cultural institutions. For more information about MEMNON and The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s Uptown Shakespeare in the Park, visit cthnyc.org.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | 7:00 PM EST (FREE)
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 7:00 PM EST (FREE)
Sunday, July 27, 2025 | 7:00 PM EST (FREE)
Marcus Garvey Park: Richard Rodgers Amphitheater | NYC
American Composers Orchestra: 2025 Gala & Creative Catalyst Awards
Join the American Composers Orchestra for an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Gala & Creative Catalyst Awards, celebrating the extraordinary contributions of Elizabeth & Justus Schlichting and Ray & Vivian Chew. Acclaimed violinist and composer Dr. Edward W. Hardy will perform a special solo set for gala guests, bringing his signature artistry and power to this inspiring celebration of innovation in music.
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM EST ($300 - $25,000)
48 Wall Street | NYC
More details to be announced soon.
American Composers Orchestra: The New Virtuoso: For Art's Sake
The New Virtuoso: For Art’s Sake features works that utilize newly created instruments and sonic media to explore symphonic texture. Spanning the use of sculptures that move and sonically react to their environments; graphic scores; gestural conduction; a survey of contemporary techniques for traditional instruments; the fashioning of instruments based on composers’ unique cultural backgrounds, these artists’ sense of design propels them into new compositional spaces. Lucy Gibbon (Soprano), Mélisse Brunet (Conductor), Daniel Rozin (Responsive Sculptures). The New Virtuoso: For Art's Sake RAVEN CHACON, Inscription (NY Premiere, ACO Co-commission, developed via EarShot CoLABoratory) TAMAR MUSKAL, Square Off for Voice and Mirror with Responsive Sculptures (World Premiere, ACO Commission) ELIJAH DANIEL SMITH, Horizon of Closure (World Premiere, ACO Commission) MAZZ SWIFT, Memory FIVE: Freedom Initiate (ACO Commission, developed via EarShot CoLABoratory, World Premiere) AARON ISRAEL LEVIN, Multiverse verse chorus bridge verse chorus chorus (ACO Commission, World Premiere).
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 7:30 PM EST ($50-$60)
Carnegie Hall: Zankel Hall | NYC
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