CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ARTIST
FOUNDER • CREATIVE ENTREPRENEUR • PERFORMER • COMPOSER • MUSIC EDUCATOR
"EDWARD W. HARDY, WHO COMPOSED
THE OMNIPRESENT MUSIC,
PLAYS THE VIOLIN
SUPERBLY"
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Evolution (for solo violin)
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)
ORIGINAL ARRANGEMENT for string quartet
daniel constant, violiN
Tia Allen, viola
thapelo masita, cello
BORN FREE (for soprano, violin & piano)
Sorrow Home, Lineage, The Struggle Staggers Us, & Southern Song
WORLD PREMIERE | COMMISSIONED BY WOLF TRAP OPERA | LIVE performance
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Edward W. Hardy (born January 12, 1992) is a critically acclaimed American composer, music director, virtuoso violinist, and violist and is one of the foremost exponents of solo violin repertoire for theatrical productions. At the age of 25, "Hardy (was) one of the youngest composers to ever be accepted into the Exploring the Metropolis Con Edison Composer Residency and one of the most prominent composer/ violinists in New York City" - BroadwayWorld.
UPCOMING Performances
American Composers Orchestra: EarShot Readings | Tishman Auditorium
American Composers Orchestra holds its 31st EarShot Readings (formerly Underwood New Music Readings) in June 2023 in New York City, conducted by Tito Muñoz. Audiences are invited to experience the full read through of works by six composers. One composer will be selected to receive a $15,000 commission for a new work to be performed by ACO in a future season. Featured artists, venue and more details will be announced in early 2023.
Friday, June 2, 2023 | 7:30 PM EST ($10)
New School Tishman Auditorium | NYC
Harlem Chamber Players: 15th Anniversary 'Harlem SongFest II’
Edward W. Hardy will join the Harlem Chamber Players in celebrating its 15th anniversary with “Harlem SongFest II,” a summer concert to be presented on June 9, 2023, at Columbia University’s Miller Theater. The event features music by Black composers—women included—and a lineup of accomplished singers. The special concert is hosted by WQXR radio personality and Harlem Chamber Players(HCP) Artistic Advisor Terrance McKnight and presented in association with the Manhattan School of Music.
Friday, June 9, 2023 | 7:00 PM EST ($20-$50)
Columbia University: Miller Theatre | NYC
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