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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

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Nevermore (for solo violin)
From Three pieces inspired by Edgar Allan Poe  
Based on The Raven

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Strange Fruit (for string quartet)
ORIGINAL ARRANGEMENT for string quartet

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Tia Allen, viola

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BORN FREE (for soprano, violin & piano)
Sorrow Home, Lineage, The Struggle Staggers Us, & Southern Song

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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.

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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

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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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