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CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED
COMPOSER • VIOLINIST • ACTOR
"WHERE SOUND SPEAKS"
"EDWARD W. HARDY, WHO COMPOSED
THE OMNIPRESENT MUSIC,
PLAYS THE VIOLIN
SUPERBLY"
LISTEN TO HARDY'S ORIGINAL WORKS, ARRANGEMENTS & COLLABORATIONS
Evolution (for solo violin)
by Edward w. hardy
Colorado Public Radio | CPR classical Performance studio
Strange Fruit (for string quartet)
BY BILLIE HOLIDAY & Abel Meeropol, arranged by Edward w. hardy
The General Theological Seminary | NYC
daniel constant, violiN
Tia Allen, viola
thapelo masita, cello
Elle est là dans mes rêves (For violin & Piano) by Edward W. Hardy & John Lander
palais garnier - Opéra de Paris | Paris, France
Zigeunerweisen (for violin & Orchestra)
by Pablo de Sarasate
LITTLETON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | Colorado
TENNESSEE Whiskey (violin cover)
by Chris Stapelton, arranged by Edward w. hardy
Bryant Park Picnic Performance | The Classical Theatre of harlem | NYC
Leave The Door Open (violin Cover)
by silk sonic, arranged by Edward w. hardy
Grand Central Terminal | NYC
isn't she lovely (for violin & Piano)
by stevie Wonder, arranged by John Lander & Edward w. hardy
Opéra de Lyon | Lyon, France
Not like us (song by Kendrick Lamar)
arranged by Edward w. hardy
grand central terminal | NYC
Summertime
by George Gershwin, Arranged by Edward W. Hardy
Grand Central Terminal | NYC
The Colors of my life (From "Barnum")
by Cy Coleman & Michael Stewart, Arranged by Drew Wutke
Cipriani 42nd Street | AMERICAN THEATRE WING | NYC
RECENT INTERVIEW
Up Close and Personal with Violinist Dr. Edward W. Hardy
Backstage Pass with Lia Chang Ep 132
GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL | NYC
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Praised for “composing the omnipresent music and playing the violin superbly” (The New York Times), composer, violinist, and actor Dr. Edward W. Hardy bridges classical, contemporary, and Black musical traditions. Known for his acclaimed score for the Obie Award-winning The Woodsman and his work as composer, violinist, and actor in Anna Deavere Smith's Basil Biggs, he has performed at Carnegie Hall 33 times and appeared at Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, the Met Gala, and New York Fashion Week. A DownBeat Award winner with one album, eight singles, and a growing catalog of genre-spanning compositions, Hardy continues shaping contemporary violin performance through storytelling and cultural reflection.
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UPCOMING Performances
Classical Theatre of Harlem: Edward W. Hardy
Join acclaimed violinist and composer Dr. Edward W. Hardy for a genre-defying solo performance before the July 23 performance of OTHELLO, The Classical Theatre of Harlem's powerful new production in Marcus Garvey Park. Blending classical masterpieces, original works, and reimagined pop favorites, Hardy offers an electrifying pre-show experience from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Come early, explore the park's pop-up markets, and stay for the 8:30 PM performance of OTHELLO, Shakespeare's searing tragedy of love, jealousy, power, and betrayal, performed live in Harlem. For more information about OTHELLO and The Classical Theatre of Harlem's Uptown Shakespeare in the Park, visit cthnyc.org.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 | 7:00 PM EST (FREE)
Marcus Garvey Park: Richard Rodgers Amphitheater | NYC
El Sistema Colorado: Summer Strings Festival
The Summer Strings Festival is a week-long opportunity for Colorado’s young musicians to grow as artists, leaders, and collaborators. With tracks for beginner, intermediate, and advanced orchestras, students will refine their skills through rehearsals, sectional classes, technique masterclasses, voice and music theory sessions, and leadership and wellness workshops. This festival will inspire and challenge young musicians while fostering cross-cultural connections. Guest instructor, Dr. Edward W. Hardy.
Friday, July 24 - Saturday, 25, 2026 | RSVP
El Sistema Colorado | Denver, CO
First Unitarian Society of Denver: "Where Sound Speaks: Listening for Meaning in Everyday Life"
Join violinist, composer, and storyteller Dr. Edward W. Hardy for a special Sunday worship service that explores how listening with our ears, our hearts, and our spirits can deepen our sense of purpose, strengthen our connections with one another, and open us to the presence of the divine in everyday life. Drawing from personal stories and experiences as a musician, Dr. Hardy reflects on the power of intentional listening, the meaning found in silence, the importance of discovering and sharing our unique gifts, and the role music plays in offering hope through both joyful and difficult moments. Throughout the service, he will perform brief violin selections that illuminate each theme, allowing the music to become part of the conversation rather than simply a performance. This inspiring worship experience invites all to consider how the sounds that surround us—and the moments of quiet between them—can help us live with greater purpose, compassion, and hope.
Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
First Unitarian Society of Denver | Denver, CO
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