EVENT SPECIALIST

Making your event truly magical

ABOUT

Edward W. Hardy is a wedding, corporate and high-end event musician located in Manhattan, New York City. Edward is an award-winning, conservatory-trained violinist, violist, composer, and arranger with more than 21 years of performance experience. He has played for more than 300 weddings and 100 high-end events throughout the United States. Edward provides an elegant, romantic, energetic, and memorable ambience that enhances the beauty of your wedding day and adds to the sophistication of your event. Because his large repertoire spans from Bach to Beyoncé, Edward W. Hardy is the perfect choice for top-of-the-line wedding/ high-end entertainment! He can also accommodate special song/piece requests and add a variety of unique instrumentalists. 

SERVICES OFFERED

Edward offers many music services and is happy to work with you to craft the perfect set of songs for your unique celebration. For a truly one-of-a-kind experience, services include—but are not limited to—the following:

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• Ceremony

• Cocktail hour

• Instrumentals

• Learn new songs

• Reception

• Rehearsal dinner

• Sound/PA system

AREAS COVERED

Edward is based in New York, NY but also provides services to the tri-state area (NY, PA, NJ), Denver, CO & Nationwide (May require travel accommodations)

5-STAR REVIEWS

"During the cocktail, attendees were treated to a surprise performance by violinist Edward W. Hardy, who put on a 15-minute rendition of hip-hop songs like “All of the Lights,” “Wild Thoughts,” and “Old Town Road,” on his violin as the audience listened on in admiration."

Paige Mastrandrea

Haute Time Magazine

"Today, my newest violinists, cellists, & violists had the opportunity to be astounded & moved by an original piece written & played by the amazing @edwardwhardy - my babies were beyond inspired! Thank you so much, Eddie!  #theAMSway #dreammaking #musiceducation"

Ingrid Chung, Twitter

"As they made their way down the stairs, violinist Edward W. Hardy played a rendition of iconic Nas songs to the violin with a high-energy performance, before everyone took their seats to start the meal."

Paige Mastrandrea

Haute Living Magazine