UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
University of Northern Colorado Symphony Orchestra with Edward W. Hardy
As winner of the 2022 UNC Concerto Competition, violinist Edward W. Hardy will perform Pablo de Sarasate's Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20, with the University of Northern Colorado Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Dr. Andrés Felipe Jaime.
Monday, September 25, 2023 | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM MT ($$)
UNC Campus Commons: Performance Hall | Greeley, CO
Harmonies of History - Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO)
Performing works by Beethoven, Lopez, Price, Sarasate, and Verdi. Performances by String Ensemble and Conservatory Orchestra. Featuring Guest Artist Edward W. Hardy, Violin.
Sunday, November 12, 2023 | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM MST ($0-$20)
Littleton United Methodist Church | Littleton, CO
Carnegie Hall: The Music of Sho Kuon
Violinist Edward W. Hardy will perform alongside composer Sho Kuon in a chamber ensemble consisting of violin, flute, piano, percussion, soprano, erhu, koto, and a twelve member chorus.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | 8:00 PM ET ($$)
Carnegie Hall: Weill Recital Hall | NYC
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PAST PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
(2023)
Sphere Ensemble: Sphere Mixtape
Sphere is thrilled to present our 13th season, filled with classical favorites, new arrangements, and diverse composers! Our September shows will feature Ned Rorem’s String Symphony, plus Margaret Bonds, Geminiani, and a special pop medley you don't want to miss!
Friday, September 8, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM MT (Invitation Only)
Stout Street Recuperative Care Center | Denver, CO
Saturday, September 9, 2023 | 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM MT ($5 - $40)
The Mercury Cafe | Denver, CO
Sunday, September 10, 2023 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM MT ($5 - $40)
Broomfield Auditorium | Denver, CO
The Classical Theatre of Harlem: Young, Gifted And Black
Inspired by playwright Lorraine Hansberry and songwriter Nina Simone, "To be young, gifted and Black" is a positive and uplifting message to celebrate resilience, pride and the endless promise of our youth. It refers to recognizing the unique talents, abilities, and potential they possess, and acknowledging the value and contributions they bring to society despite policies, various challenges and systemic barriers in their lives. This presentation is an expression of young excellence in New York City – a place that appreciates the worth and potential of those who are about to inherit this world. This concert features Crystal Lucas-Perry, Edward W. Hardy, Emery Mason, Melissa Mosley, Kaden Kennedy, and Roen Jones, with works by Whitney Houston, Jordan Cooper (“Ain’t No Mo”), Edward W. Hardy, Chopin, Alicia Keys, Chris Stapleton, Queen, John Field, Debussy, Burgmüller, Kapustin, Saint-Saens, Gabriel Fauré, and Bach.
Friday, September 1, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM ET
Bryant Park | NYC (In-Person & virtual)
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MusicTalks Cello Festival - Schubert & Dvorak Chamber Music
Join MusicTalks for a special concert in conclusion of the cello festival at the Manhattan JCC. The concert will feature performances of chamber music masterpieces such as Dvorak's Bass Quintet, Schubert's Cello Quintet and Rossini Sonata no. 2 for strings performed by notable New York artists side by side with the festival's students. Featuring teaching artists: Edward W. Hardy, Hajnal Pivnick, Maya Lorenzen, Kate Goddard - Violins, Celia Hatton - Viola, Elad Kabilio - Cello, Sam Zagnit - Bass
Friday, August 4, 2023 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM EDT ($10-$40)
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan | NYC
Schubert Cello Quintet - Romantic Masterworks @ Central Park
Experience the beauty of the Central Park and Schubert's Cello Quintet! The program will feature Franz Schubert's masterpiece The Cello Quintet - a staple of chamber music which features lush romantic themes and thrilling virtuosic writing. Swing by for a relaxing and lovely sunset concert - audience members are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs for their comfort, a snack and a fun beverage to make the experience extra special! Featuring: Masha Polishchuk, Edward W. Hardy - Violins, Kat Lawhead - Viola, Elad Kabilio and Sasha Ono - Cellos. Family or date night friendly. Location: near the West 63rd street entrance to Central Park. Exact address will be provided to ticket holders on the day of the concert! **In case of rain the concert will move to a nearby indoor location.
Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT ($25-$35)
Central Park and West 72nd Street | NYC
Film music by Jewish composers on the rooftop @ JCC Manhattan
Join MusicTalks for a special tribute to some of the most beloved film tunes written by Jewish composers and performed by a string quartet. From Psycho to Titanic, Fiddler on the Roof to The Greatest Showman, we will celebrate the beauty of film music with the addition of fascinating anecdotes about the music. Featuring: Masha Polishchuk, Edward W. Hardy - Violins, Kat Lawhead - Viola, and Elad Kabilio - Cello.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT (Pay what you wish)
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Street | NYC
Composer / Performer as Educator: Music of Scott Joiner and Emma Scheneman
This concert explores the creative possibilities at the intersections where composers and performers educate - in the classroom, lessons, and in concert. The program features music designed for student interaction as creators and performers through middle, secondary, and college levels. World-premiere performances: The Road Not Taken (for SATB Chorus), Savannah Variations for Strings, Rigadoon Redux for duo cello, and Sleepy Stars for baritone vocalist. Additional music by Arvo Pärt, the Rolling Stones, and Mark Summers, including Meditation - Three Steps Bach to Ourselves for violin and piano performed by Edward W. Hardy and Scott Joiner. Performances by student-educators of Teachers College, Columbia University, with Joiner and Scheneman. Featured guest performers: Jessica Fishenfeld, Edward W. Hardy, Dudley Raine, Margaret Chan, Lana Norris, Tislam Swift, and conductor Derrick Thompson.
Monday, July 24, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EDT (Free)
Milbank Chapel at Teachers College, Columbia University | NYC
Pocono Mountains Music Festival: Tea & Symphony - An Elegant Tea & Classical Musical Afternoon
Bridgerton comes to the Poconos with this quintessentially elegant afternoon tea at Skytop, including a menu of sandwiches, sweet treats and, of course, scones! Champagne, to add to the ambiance of the afternoon will also be available. The experience will be made unforgettable with a live performance by Marsha Thompson, Phillip Bullock, Kyle P. Walker, Sasha Ono and Edward W. Hardy. These classical and opera selections flawlessly complement this sophisticated afternoon. Pinkies up!
Sunday, July 23, 2023 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST ($35-$90)
The Evergreen Ballroom, Skytop Lodge | PA
2023 ASCAP Lecture at the Manhattan School of Music: Guest Lecturer Edward W. Hardy
Representing the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), composer Edward W. Hardy will give a guest lecture for summer students attending the Manhattan School of Music. Areas of focus include composition, violin performance, and career development. This lecture will be moderated by Manhattan School of Music composition faculty Derek Cooper.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST (Free)
Manhattan School of Music: Gordon K. and Harriet Greenfield Hall | NYC
Club Quarantine Live with D-Nice
For the second year in a row, Carnegie Hall hosts Club Quarantine Live, a multigenre dance party that centers on community and love. Emceed by comedian Chris Spencer and helmed by DJ and producer D-Nice, the event is an extension of the hip-hop artist’s virtual party popularized during the pandemic, and will include all-star special guests 702, Bun B, DJ Clark Kent, Israel Houghton, Kathy Sledge, Kenny Burns, Lloyd and Scarface, as well as the ensemble Igmar Thomas’s Revive Big Band (Edward W. Hardy, violin).
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | 8:00 PM EST ($70 - $234)
Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium/ Perelman Stage) | NYC
Harlem Jazz Series: Dick Griffin
Edward W. Hardy will be joining Dick Griffin in his upcoming concert hosted by Harlem Jazz Boxx. Dick Griffin is one of today's leading trombone players. Griffin has developed a highly personalized playing style, which he calls "circular phonics". His ability to combine playing chords on the trombone with circular breathing is unrivaled among Jazz trombonists. He has worked for over 40 years in the music industry and has played with famous jazz and soul performers, as well as playing with several symphony orchestras. A short list of the luminaries Mr. Griffin has worked with includes Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Tito Puente, Art Blakey, Charles Mingus, Dizzy Gillespie, McCoy Tyner, James Brown, Harry Belafonte, Michael Jackson, Lionel Hampton, Cecil Taylor, Sun Ra, Sam Rivers, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, George Benson, Abdullah Ibrahim, Archie Shepp, Hilton Ruiz, James Carter, and David Murray. Griffin is also a painter, with shows in New York and Europe. These expressionistic images grace the covers of two of his CDs: Time Will Tell and Homage to Sun Ra.
Friday, July 7, 2023 | 7:00 PM EST ($20)
Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church | NYC
Lincoln Center Summer for the City: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Award-winning composer and musician Tamar-kali joins forces with opera and theatre director James Blaszko and the American Composers Orchestra to bring Freedom Is a Constant Struggle to Lincoln Center. The concert traces the African-American struggle to achieve freedom—from the call to abolish chattel slavery through the Civil War, from reconstruction and the early movement for racial equality to the ‘60s civil rights movement, all the way to our present-day fights for equity. The performance includes the world premiere of Tamar-kali’s Sea Island Symphony: Red Rice, Cotton and Indigo, and spotlights pivotal works by Ta-Nehisi Coates, Frederick Douglass, Langston Hughes, Nina Simone, and Ida B. Wells, among other notable works. Featuring an orchestra, choir, guest vocalists, orators, and ring shouters, this will be an unforgettable, not-to-be missed evening of innovation, experimentation, and introspection - Edward W. Hardy, violin.
Wednesday, July 5, 2023 | 8:00 PM EST (Free)
Damrosch Park | NYC
Tony Winner Bryan Carter Presents "Jazz at Pride" at Dizzy's Club
Edward W. Hardy performs in the first show only of Bryan Carters' four (4) performances of Jazz at Pride at Dizzy's Club, June 19-20. Bryan, a recent Tony Award winner for the orchestrations of Some Like It Hot on Broadway will host a celebration along with Broadway powerhouse Tituss Burgess and Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee, as they share their music, their stories, and the creative and essential impact of intentional community building.
Monday, June 19, 2023 | 7:30 PM EST ($20-$50)
Jazz at Lincoln Center: Dizzy's Club | 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
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 - Edward W. Hardy, violin.
Friday, June 2, 2023 | 7:30 PM EST ($10)
New School Tishman Auditorium | NYC
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Carnegie Hall's Link Up Orchestra: The Orchestra Moves
For 37 seasons, Carnegie Hall's Link Up music education program has facilitated deeper connections between the concert hall and the classroom through a highly participatory instrument-focused curriculum that introduces elementary schoolchildren to the orchestra. Thousands of New York City students will participate in the Link Up: The Orchestra Moves, which explores musical movement and dance - Edward W. Hardy, violin.
Tuesday, May 23 - Thursday, May 25, 2023 | 10:15 AM & 11:45 AM EST (Invitation)
Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium/ Perelman Stage) | NYC
Edward W. Hardy - Classical, Pop & Original Works | Capitol Hill Concerts
Capitol Hill Concerts will present its 2022-2023 Concert Series Finale with a multi-genre concert by composer/ violinist Edward W. Hardy. The program will include Chopin's Nocturne in E Flat Major, Bach's Chaconne, Ysaÿe's Sonata No. 3, an array of pop music, and the Colorado premiere of Hardy's BORN FREE with soprano Courtney Caston and pianist Jordan Ortman. Born Free is a song cycle based on the poetry of Margaret Walker, commissioned by Wolf Trap Opera. A portion of the proceeds from this concert will benefit El Sistema Colorado. All ages are welcome.
Saturday, April 29, 2023 | 7:00 PM MDT (SOLD-OUT, Free - $25)
First Unitarian Society of Denver | Denver, CO
El Sistema Colorado Annual Amateur Night Gala
Join us for a fabulous evening of fundraising to support our mission of Music Without Barriers! Live music provided by the Colorado Mambo Orchestra, a special performance by critically-acclaimed composer & violinist Edward W. Hardy, and food prepared by Chef Yvonne Maatouk. Wine, beer and a fully stocked cash bar available throughout the entire evening. All proceeds benefit El Sistema Colorado's free music programming.
Thursday, April 20, 2023 | 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM MDT ($125)
The Savoy Denver | Denver, CO
University of Northern Colorado Arts: Biber, Vivaldi and Bach
Presented by the University of Northern Colorado Arts, this concert will display the music of Biber, Bach, and Vivaldi with a featured performance of the Bach Double by Colorado violinists Edward W. Hardy and Dr. Jubal Fulks.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 | 7:00 PM MDT (Free)
Greeley First Congregational Church | Greeley, CO
First Unitarian Society of Denver: Revisiting Job - Rev. Mike Morran & Violinist Edward W. Hardy
Following up on Easter, we'll delve deeply into the Old Testament story of Job with a sneak peak performance of Evolution - Inspired by the Evolution of Black Music by guest solo violinist Edward W. Hardy.
Sunday, April 16, 2023 | 10:00 AM MDT (Free)
First Unitarian Society of Denver | Denver, CO
A Little Touch of Rateliff | Nathaniel Rateliff at Lincoln Center
This April, Denver singer and songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff breathes new life into this classic album, blending his folk, Americana, and vintage rhythm & blues influences with Nilsson’s classic tribute to the Golden Age of American music. After performing the album in its entirety, the evening’s concert will conclude with Rateliff and an orchestra featuring members of Rootstock Republic, including musicians Miran Kim, Njioma Grevious, Alex Weill, and Edward W. Hardy, performing some of his favorite Nilsson originals.
Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 7:30 PM EST ($40 - $90)
Lincoln Center: David Geffen Hall | NYC
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54 Sings Taylor Swift’s Midnights
From her debut album to Evermore, if there has ever been an artist who could rock a nation with a new album, it’s Taylor Swift. Come join your fellow swifties and theatre favorites in Broadway’s beloved living room for a night celebrating Taylor Swift’s newest album, Midnights. It is sure to be a night full of emotions, great music and memories. Don’t wait until Midnight, get your tickets now! You won’t want to miss this. Music direction by Drew Wutke. The Band: The Band: Edward W. Hardy (violin), Hajime Yoshida (electric/ acoustic guitar), Jonathan Michel (electric bass), Meghan Rose (electric guitar/ cajon), and Jonathan W. Whitney (drums).
Monday, March 20, 2023 | 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM EST ($$$)
54 Below | NYC
American Composers Orchestra: Modern Yesterdays
Edward W. Hardy will be joining the prolific American Composers Orchestra (ACO) as they perform brand-new commissions. Conducted by Daniela Candillari and featuring guitarist and composer Kaki King, this program includes new orchestral renderings by composer DJ Sparr of King’s guitar pieces, including her acclaimed album Modern Yesterdays, which “extends the guitar’s role in contemporary music to one of nearly limitless possibility without leaving the realm of deeply pleasurable listening” (AllMusic).
Thursday, March 16, 2023 | 7:30 PM EST ($$)
Carnegie Hall: Zankel Hall | NYC
Father Dyer United Methodist Church: Laura Stuart, Phil Lotterhos & Edward W. Hardy
Produced and presented by Laura Stuart, this free concert of Christian pop music will Stuart along with pianist Phil Lotterhos and violinist Edward W. Hardy.
Thursday, March 2, 2023 | 7:00 PM MST (Free)
Father Dyer United Methodist Church | Breckenridge, CO
Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs' Black History Month Celebration & Inauguration
On February 16, Edward W. Hardy, Noele E. Phillips, Jeff Redd, Peterwane, and the Nate Lucas Allstars Jazz Band will perform at a Black History Month Celebratory Event & Inauguration for residents of Harlem and NYS government officials.
Thursday, February 16, 2023 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST (Free)
Johnson Community Center | NYC
Alvin Ailey: 23rd Annual DC Gala Benefit
This one night-only-event features a premier performance by the incredible Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in the Opera House, followed by an evening soirée in the Nations Gallery. The Gala program will include Robert Battle’s sensuous duet Unfold with live vocals by acclaimed soprano Brandie Sutton, Kyle Abraham’s newest work Are You in Your Feelings?, and Alvin Ailey’s timeless masterpiece Revelations. Performances by Brandie Sutton, Damien Sneed, Edward W. Hardy, Amyr Joyner, Johnny Walker, Jr., Lelia-Michelle Walker, and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Company.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | 7:30 PM EST ($$$)
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, D.C.
Our Song, Our Story: The New Generation of Black Voices
(Tour, November 2022 - February 2023)
Musical direction by Damien Sneed with Raehann Bryce-Davis and Raven McMillon (Fall 2022) and Jacqueline Echol, Janinah Burnett and Justin Austin (Winter 2023). Edward W. Hardy will be joining the Griot String Quartet on tour with Damien Sneed. This will be an evening of memorable and beautiful music as they pay homage to Marian Anderson and Jessye Norman, who have paved the way for them and other African American opera singers. The repertoire features compositions by Florence Price, Gioachino Rossini, Giuseppe Verdi, Richard Strauss, Harry T. Burleigh and a newly commissioned work by Sneed.
Friday, February 10, 2023 | 7:30 PM EST
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, D.C.
Monday, February 6, 2023 | 7:00 PM CST
Sunflower Performing Arts at Hesston College, Hesston Mennonite Church/ Hesston, KS
Saturday, February 4, 2023 | 8:00 PM CST
Sheldon Concert Hall | St. Louis, MO
Thursday, February 2, 2023 | 7:30 PM EST
EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall | Akron, OH
Wednesday, January 25, 2023 | 7:30 PM MST
Wheeler Opera House | Aspen, CO
Saturday, January 21, 2023 | 7:30 PM EST
Hamilton College, Wellin Hall | Clinton, NY
(2022)
Grace Baptist Church: Christmas with Grace
Join Pastor Richardson and the Grace church family this holiday season for its annual Christmas concert, "Christmas with Grace," on Sunday, December 18, 2022. It will be broadcasted live from Grace's sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. on Impact TV Network (check your local listings.) Gather the whole family and let us celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, with inspirational music, under the direction of Minister Derrick L. James. This Christmas celebration will feature the Grace Christmas Orchestra, including GBC musicians Edward W. Hardy (violin), Amadi Azikiwe (violin), Rachel Nierenberg (horn), Amy Fraser (bassoon), and Donna Lee Thompson (percussion), the Grace Cathedral Choir, Levites of Grace, and extraordinary guest artists including world-renowned soprano Brandie Sutton.
Sunday, December 18, 2022 | 7:00 PM ET (Free: In-person/ Impact TV)
Grace Baptist Church | Mount Vernon, NY
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The Abyssinian Baptist Church: G.F. Handel's MESSIAH
On Sunday, December 11 at 10 AM ET live, in-person & virtual, Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church will present G. F. Handel's Messiah under to baton of maestro Courtney Carey. Performers include Chauncey Packer (tenor), Janinah Burnett (soprano), Lucia Bradford (mezzo-soprano), Phillip Bullock, bass), Courtney Carey (conductor), Nathaniel Gumbs (continuo), the Abyssinian Baptist Church Cathedral Choir, and the Omnipresent Music Festival string quartet: Edward W. Hardy, (violin, first), Messiah Ahmed (violin, second), Tia Allen, (viola), and Thapelo Masita (cello).
Sunday, December 11, 2022 | 10:00 AM ET (Free)
132 Odell Clark Place | NYC
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City of Greeley: Greeley Retired Academic Study Program (GRASP)
This concert will celebrate the holidays with a solo violin performance by Edward W. Hardy. His program will feature a short lecture and performance of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker Suite.
Monday, December 5, 2022 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM MT ($5-$10)
City of Greeley: Active Adult Center | Greeley, CO
Our Song, Our Story: The New Generation of Black Voices
(Tour, November 2022 - February 2023)
Musical direction by Damien Sneed with Raehann Bryce-Davis and Raven McMillon (Fall 2022) and Jacqueline Echol, Janinah Burnett and Justin Austin (Winter 2023). Edward W. Hardy will be joining the Griot String Quartet on tour with Damien Sneed.This will be an evening of memorable and beautiful music as they pay homage to Marian Anderson and Jessye Norman, who have paved the way for them and other African American opera singers. The repertoire features compositions by Florence Price, Gioachino Rossini, Giuseppe Verdi, Richard Strauss, Harry T. Burleigh and a newly commissioned work by Sneed.
Friday, November 18, 2022 | 7:30 PM
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts | St. Paul, MN
Tuesday, November 15, 2022 | 7:30 PM
Woltosz Theatre | Auburn, AL
American Composers Orchestra at Carnegie Hall: The Natural Order
Edward W. Hardy will be joining the American Composers Orchestra for their performance entitled "The Natural Order" at Carnegie Hall, conducted by Mei-Ann Chen. This concert will feature the Attacca Quartet, Sandbox Percussion, cello soloist Jeffrey Zeigler, and more.
Thursday, October 20, 2022 | 7:30 PM EDT
Carnegie Hall: Zankel Hall | NYC
The UNC Asian Mixed Ensemble | Beethoven in the Rockies: Concert Series
BITR will present the UNC Asian Mixed Ensemble performing traditional and modern gems of Asian repertoire on original and modern instruments as well as Western masterworks inspired by the rich Asian cultural heritage. This concert will also feature various works by de Lalande, Debussy, Arensky and a guest performance of Kreisler's "Tambourin chinois" by violinist Edward W. Hardy and pianist Hanguang Wang.
Friday, October 14, 2022 | 7:30 PM MT (Free-$25)
UNC Campus Commons: Performance Hall | Greeley, CO
Music Talks: Schubert Cello Quintet
Experience the beauty of the Cello Quintet (two violins, two cellos, and a viola) together in the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan Auditorium. The program will feature Franz Schubert's masterpiece The Cello Quintet - a staple of chamber music that features lush romantic themes and thrilling virtuosic writing.
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 | 7:00 PM EDT ($25- $150)
The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan | New York City
Tuesday, August 3, 2022 | 7:00 PM EDT (Free)
The Ned NoMad | New York City
Andre Hayward & Friends | 2022 Austin Chamber Music Festival
In a collaboration with Golden Hornet, ACMC presents jazz legend Andre Hayward (& Friends). Edward W. Hardy will be performing his Latin ensemble piece Flying, based on his experience in Spanish Harlem. The will feature other works by Andre Hayward, Claudia Hayden, Vincent Gardner, and Philip K. Jones II.
Saturday, July 16, 2022 | 7:30 PM CT ($, In-person tickets & On-Demand available)
The University of Texas at Austin: Bates Recital Hall | Austin, TX
Lineage: Poems of Margaret Walker
Commissioned by the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Hardy's new song cycle composition BORN FREE will be premiered by acclaimed soprano Tiffany Townsend, pianist Alex Munger and violinist Edward W. Hardy. This piece, composed for soprano, violin, and piano, is inspired by Margaret Walker's poems Sorrow Home, Lineage, The Struggle Staggers Us, and Southern Song.
Friday, July 1, 2022 | 7:00 PM EDT (Free)
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library | Washington, DC
ACO’s EarShot: Public Readings | DiMenna Center for Classical Music
Edward W. Hardy will be joining the American Composers Orchestra for their 30th EarShot New Music Readings (formerly Underwood New Music Readings) in June 2022 in New York City, conducted by George Manahan.
Working Rehearsal | Thursday, June 16 | 9:30 AM EDT
Public Reading | Friday, June 17, 2022 | 7:30 PM EDT
DiMenna Center for Classical Music | NYC
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Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra Debut Concert at Carnegie Hall
Edward W. Hardy will be joining the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra for their debut concert at Carnegie Hall. The OPO, under the baton of Marios Papadopoulos, will feature Grammy Award-winning violinist Maxim Vengerov, who will be joined by an ensemble from the Juilliard School Pre-College Division.
Friday, June 7, 2022 | 7:30 PM EDT
Carnegie Hall: Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage | NYC
Carnegie Hall's Link Up Orchestra: The Orchestra Sings
For 37 seasons, Carnegie Hall's Link Up music education program has facilitated deeper connections between the concert hall and the classroom through a highly participatory instrument-focused curricula that introduces elementary schoolchildren to the orchestra. A new online concert-Link Up: The Orchestra Sings-is now available for teachers, students, and families everywhere.
Friday June 7, 2022 | Now Available
Virtual | Worldwide
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IIL’s 2022 Agile and Scrum Online Conference
IIL’s 2022 Agile and Scrum Online Conference brings together Agile leaders, practitioners, and experts from a range of industries. Join us on June 2, 2022 Opening Day for Live Q&A with Keynote Speakers! On June 9th viewers enjoyed a delightful performance by the Omnipresent Music Festival String quartet, which featured a range of styles, from classical music to rock and dance. Prior to the performance, Agile & Scrum speaker David Daly joined for a live chat about his session titled, ‘Stop Firefighting: How to Take Control of Your Product Development.’
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 | 7:00 PM EDT (Early Access)
Thursday, June 2 , 2022 | 8:30 AM EDT (Opening Day)
June 3 - September 29, 2022 | On-Demand Access to the Conference
Live Recording in NYC
The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout
Edward W. Hardy will join the American Composers Orchestra for this new evening-length program, co-presented by the Apollo, which brings the ancestral gathering into a contemporary context, taking audiences on a sonic journey rooted in the tradition of call and response with a diverse array of contemporary multi-disciplinary artists.
Saturday, May 7, 2022 | 8:00 PM EDT
Apollo Theatre | Harlem, New York City
Chamber Music Live: Brahms Quintet
Edward W. Hardy, Roman Carranza, Prof. Sally Murphy, Daniella Angulo Martinez, and Daniel Mullins will perform the Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34. This concert is free and open to the public.
Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 5:30 PM MDT (Free)
Kepner Hall: Milne Auditorium | Greeley, Colorado
Guyver Farewell Concert' UNC Sinfonia
The University of Northern Colorado's School of Music will present a farewell concert in honor of retiring maestro Dr. Russell Guyver. Musicians to include concertmaster Jubal Fulks, assistant concertmaster Edward W. Hardy, and other faculty, graduate students, family, friends, and alumni of UNC.
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | 7:30 PM MDT (Free)
UNC Campus Commons: Performance Hall | Greeley, Colorado
URSA Consort Presents: Vivaldi and Bach
This concert will feature Colorado musicians Jubal Fulks, Edward W. Hardy, Miriam Kapner, Derek Chester, and students of the University of Northern Colorado.
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 7:30 PM MDT (Free)
First Congregational Church | Greeley, Colorado
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Angie Southard Music Competition Winners Concert
This concert will begin with a performance by violinist Edward W. Hardy and pianist Joe McAllister (2nd prize winners), followed by pianist Alejandro Jose Arroyo Alberto (3rd prize winner), and will conclude with the Rocky Mountain Brass Quintet (1st prize winners). This concert is free and open to the Colorado community.
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | 7:30 PM MDT (Free)
UNC Campus Commons: Performance Hall | Greeley, Colorado
UNC Opera Theatre Presents Il Mondo Della Luna
UNCO symphony orchestra and UNCO choir to present II Mondo Della Luna.
April 16-17, 2022 | 7:30 PM/ 2:30 PM MDT ($15 – $20)
UNC Campus Commons: Performance Hall | Greeley, Colorado
University of Northern Colorado's First Arts Equity Summit
UNC doctoral candidate violinist Edward W. Hardy will perform his original solo violin composition, "Evolution–Inspired by the Evolution of Black Music."
Friday, April 1, 2022 | All Day (Free)
UNC Campus Commons: Performance Hall | Greeley, Colorado | & Virtual
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African American Excellence In Music Concert
Presented by Travis T. Kornegay, this unique concert will focus on the performance and history of excellence in African American music. Performances will include well-known and a few obscure pieces by black performers, black composers, and black folk idioms. An eclectic range of performances and instrumentals will be represented by world-class musicians including critically-acclaimed violinist Edward W. Hardy, clarinetist Kwamii Barnett, flutist Myles Roberts, the AAEM Choir (40-plus voice choir), soprano Courtney Caston, mezzo-soprano Marlena Hooker Moore, tenor Charles Anthony Moore, bass solos by Anthony Scott, pianist Gabriel Bita and tenor, organist and pianist Travis Kornegay. This will be an unforgettable and educational experience for all to enjoy.
Sunday, March 27, 2022 | 6:00 PM MDT
First United Methodist Church | Greeley, Colorado (Free)
A Concert And Silent Auction Benefitting The People Of Ukraine: UNCO, PVA
Join the UNC College of Performing and Visual Arts for Ukraine Aid, a concert and silent auction benefiting the people of Ukraine. The University Symphony Orchestra, led by Dr. Russell Guyver with concertmaster Edward W. Hardy, will present a program including works by Beethoven and Florence Price with guest soprano Courtney Caston. The UNC Choirs, along with Dr. Adam Zukiewicz, Dr. Melissa Malde, Drew Zaremba, and Kristi Muzzio, will also perform a variety of selections to raise awareness for Ukrainian humanitarian relief needs.
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 | 7:30 PM MST ($)
UNC Campus Commons: Performance Hall | Greeley, Colorado
54 Sings Sara Bareilles
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present 54 Sings Sara Bareilles on March 18th at 9:45pm. We all have that one artist who has a song to fit into every one of our playlists. Grammy Winner and Tony Award® Nominee Sara Bareilles has written that soundtrack to our lives: the kind that holds your hand through heartbreak and celebrates you through all your wins. Band members include Edward W. Hardy (The Woodsman, violinist), Jorden Amir (violist), and Caroline Moore (percussionist).
March 18, 2022 | 9:45 PM EDT ($-$$$)
54 Below | NYC
Olivia Lux: Lux Land
Olivia Lux (Rupaul's Drag Race) will perform at NYC's The Q and feature a funky band consisting of musical director Drew Wutke and musicians Edward W. Hardy (violin), Eliza Salem (Drums), Hajime Yoshida (Guitar), and Samantha Horton (Bass).
March 15, 2022 | 7:00 PM EDT ($-$$$)
The Q | NYC
Craig Hull, Trombone Recital
Performers include Edward W. Hardy and UNC professors Dr. Jubal Fulks, Dr. Sally Murphy, and more.
(This performance from the concert starts at 1:00:09 on the recorded live stream).
March 10, 2022 | 5:00 PM MST (Free)
Kepner Hall: Milne Auditorium | Greeley, Colorado | Virtual
Open Space Festival of New Music
The 2022 Festival, directed by Dr. Paul Elwood and Professor Vijay Chalasani, features composer, bandleader, and improvisor Graham Reynolds, "the quintessential modern composer". Featured performers include Vijay Chalasani, Edward W. Hardy, and Dr. Sarah Off.
March 9 - 11, 2022 | 7:30 PM MST ($)
Virtual | Zoom
Something Rotten! (Musical)
After an incredible opening night, the University of Northern Colorado continues its run of Something Rotten! at the Langworthy Theatre from March 3 - 5, 2022, at 7:30 PM and March 6, 2022, at 2:00 PM... Directed by Mary Schuttler with choreography by Christy O'Connell-Black. Musical direction by Trent Hines, featuring musicians Edward W. Hardy, Micah Thole, Jerry Ko, Christopher Vasquez, Natalie Sylva-Brown, Alex Burse, and Brian Jaffe.
March 3 - 6, 2022 | 7:30 PM MST / 2:30 PM MST
Langworthy Theatre | Greeley, Colorado
ValentOZ with The Woodsman Composer Edward W. Hardy Zoom Link
Down the Yellow Brick Pod is hosting a unique Patreon party that will feature composer Edward W. Hardy will perform selections from THE WOODSMAN, recently published in vocal and violin selections, that Down the Yellow Brick Pod is giving away.
February 27, 2022 | 1:00 PM EST
Virtual | Zoom
A Change Is Coming
The UNCommon Ensemble will performance works by Louis Andriessen, Anthony Braxton, Vijay Chalasani, Morton Feldman, Alvin Lucier, Carlos Simon, and Claude Vivierby in a free concert at the University of Northern Colorado.
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 | 7:30 PM MST (Free)
UNC Campus Commons Performance Hall | Greeley, Colorado
An Intimate Affair with Violinist Edward W. Hardy (ENCORE)
This is an encore performance of Hardy's concert at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater. His program includes music by William Grant Still, Pablo de Sarasate, Frédéric Chopin, and Hardy's original compositions and arrangements of Edith Piaf, Astor Piazzolla, Carlos Gardel, Giacomo Puccini, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Queen.
Monday, February 14, 2022 | 6:30 PM MST (Free)
Milne Auditorium, Kepner Hall | Greeley, Colorado
Joe's Pub at the Public Theater: An Intimate Affair with Violinist Edward W. Hardy
Edward W. Hardy will be joined by acclaimed music director & pianist Drew Wutke for an extraordinarily romantic evening of Classical, Argentinian, Rock & Roll, Pop and Broadway music that comes from the heart. As the composer, music director, and violinist of the smash hit Off-Broadway show THE WOODSMAN, Edward’s show was a recipient of the 2016 Obie Award, and his album, The Woodsman (Original Off-Broadway Solo Recording), continues to be sold and streamed globally.
Friday, February 11, 2022 | 7:00 PM ET ($)
Joe's Pub at the Public Theater | NYC
University of Northern Colorado: Symphony Orchestra Concert
The University of Northern Colorado's collegiate Symphony Orchestra performs at the UNC Campus Commons: Performance Hall under the direction of Dr. Russell Guyver and concertmaster Edward W. Hardy.
February 9, 2022 | 7:30 PM MST
UNC Campus Commons: Performance Hall | Greeley, Colorado
(2021)
Minton’s Cabaret Presents: The Sounds Of Scott Joiner
Minton's Cabaret presents THE SOUNDS OF SCOTT JOINER, featuring Jessica Fishenfeld & more! Joining them on stage for Joiner classics and world premieres are the extraordinary talents of violinist Edward W. Hardy (The Woodsman), soprano Kirsten C. Kunkle (Carnegie Hall), tenor Tislam Swift (Madison Square Garden), violist Lee Joiner (Blair String Quartet), and accompanied by pianist Zalman Kelber (The Metropolotan Opera)
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 | 7:00 PM ET & 9:00 PM ET
Minton's Playhouse | NYC
Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra: Poinsettia Pops
Substitute violinist (1st violin section).
Saturday, December 4, 2021 | 7:30 MST
Union Colony Civic Center: Monfort Concert Hall | Greeley, Colorado
University of Northern Colorado: Celebration For A New Day With Violinist Edward W. Hardy
UNC Choirs, Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra combine to present" Celebration for a New Day": an evening of music and poetry in appreciation of being able to once again make music in person, and to reflect on the changes in consciousness that have happened during Covid. Shadae Mallory will recite a diverse selection of poetry in between musical contributions, which include Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms, George Walker's Lyric, Kevin Poelking's Fanfare for a New Day, and Evolution - Inspired by the Evolution of Black Music, composed and played by UNC doctoral candidate violinist, Edward W. Hardy.
Friday, December 3, 2021 | 7:30 PM MST
UNC Campus Commons: Performance Hall | Greeley, CO
The Green Room 42: Joanna Carpenter's Keeping It Together In Public
Some people choose to wear their heart on their sleeve; other people lock their heart away in a hidden iron vault and try to save the world instead of maybe dealing with their own issues. Joanna Carpenter...is other people. Until now. For the first time, that vault is going to get cracked open and the songs, stories, loves, and losses will come spilling out. Let's laugh, let's cry, let's go off the rails. Let's drink to that. Directed by Joanna Carpenter. Music Direction by Drew Wutke, featuring musicians Edward W. Hardy, Nikki Horton, Hajime Yoshida, and Hiroyuki Matsuura. Arrangements by Drew Wutke & Joanna Carpenter.
Sunday, November 28, 2021 | 9:00 PM EST ($29)
The Green Room 42 | NYC
Click Here For More Details | Click Here To Watch A Recorded Performance (YouTube)
Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra: A Brahms Celebration
Edward W. Hardy will join the Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra in this program dedicated to the music of Johannes Brahms, A Brahms Celebration will feature the return of the UNC combined chorus under the direction Dr. Galen Darrough, emeritus director of Choral Studies at the University of Northern Colorado. The centerpiece of the program will be Brahms’ German Requiem, a stirring and gorgeous work for orchestra and choir featuring soprano Megan Mellenthein and baritone David Grogan. Also featured will be the charming Academic Festival Overture, and a selection of Brahms’ beloved Hungarian Dances.
Saturday, November 13, 2021 | 7:30 MST
Union Colony Civic Center: Monfort Concert Hall | Greeley, Colorado
Ursa Consort Presents Handel's Messiah
The University of Northern Colorado's early music ensemble under the direction of Drs. Derek Chester and Jubal Fulks present the Christmas portion and select choruses from Handel's quintessential oratorio, Messiah, preceded by a set of music by Bertali, Biber, and Bach. Edward Hardy - Viola (& Violin)
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 | 6:30 PM MST
First Congregational Church | Greeley, CO
University of Northern Colorado: Western States Honor Orchestra Festival
Masterclass: Classical to Pop Violin Improvisation with Violinist Edward W. Hardy, string quartet concert, and more!
November 5-6, 2021 | 7:30 PM MST, 10AM MT (Free)
University of Northern Colorado | Greeley, CO | Virtual
Click Here To Watch The Masterclass | Click Here To Watch The Full Concert
University of Northern Colorado: Symphony Orchestra Concert
The University of Northern Colorado's collegiate Symphony Orchestra performs at Campus Commons Performance Hall under the direction of Dr. Russell Guyver and concermaster Edward W. Hardy.
September 29, 2021 | 7:30 PM MST
UNC Campus Commons: Performance Hall | Greeley, Colorado
Centennial Village Museum: AgriCulture Feast (Living Heritage Experience)
Guests will enjoy appetizers and drinks provided by local brewers and be entertained by local musicians, including a new University of Northern Colorado doctoral student/ graduate teaching assistant, Edward W. Hardy, as they experience the Centennial Village Museum grounds and gardens. Local agricultural producers will share their stories and meet and greet friends.
Thursday, August 26, 2021 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM MDT
Centennial Village Museum | Greeley, CO
Beethoven in the Rockies: Concert Series (Grand Opening Season)
Beginning on August 25, 2021, Edward W. Hardy will join the Beethoven in the Rockies (BITR) team as the artistic advisor & the digital marketing director. BITR concerts are presented at the University of Northern Colorado from October through December.
Friday, October 8 - Friday, December 17, 2021 | 7:30 PM MDT
UNC Campus Commons: Performance Hall | Greeley, CO
Omnipresent Music Festival | BIPOC Musicians Festival
The Omnipresent Music Festival - BIPOC Musicians Festival (OMF) is a multi-genre five-day instrumental concert series that showcases the historical significance of BIPOC professional musicians and composers. Musical genres include Classical, Jazz, Latin, Pop, Film, and Broadway music. “We believe musicians on stage should reflect all communities, in the programming of music, and especially in academia. I created a new music festival, the Omnipresent Music Festival – BIPOC Musicians Festival, that aims to promote diversity and be an example for our youth.” - Edward W. Hardy.
WOMEN OF CLASSICAL MUSIC | Lotus Chamber Music Collective
Monday, August 9, 2021 | 4:00 PM EDT (Free Admission)
Morris-Jumel Mansion: The Bluestone Patio | NYC
SULTRY VIBES | Franklin Rankin Jazz Combo
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 | 4:00 PM EDT (Free Admission)
Morris-Jumel Mansion: The Bluestone Patio | NYC
IN MY SKIN | OMF String Quartet
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 | 4:00 PM EDT (Free Admission)
Morris-Jumel Mansion: The Bluestone Patio | NYC
FANTASY OF LIFE | Edward W. Hardy (Violin Recital)
Thursday, August 12, 2021 | 4:00 PM EDT (Free Admission)
Morris-Jumel Mansion: The Bluestone Patio | NYC
NYC'S MELTING POT | OMF Musicians
Friday, August 13, 2021 | 4:00 PM EDT (Free Admission)
Morris-Jumel Mansion: The Bluestone Patio | NYC
(2020)
Gateways Chamber Music Festival (GMF) | Virtual Festival
GMF2020 Artist in Residence Edward W. Hardy will serve as the video engineer for all videos produced by GMF's Traveling Through Time String Quartet and perform as the 1st violinist of the chamber ensemble. Members of the quartet will give a week-long masterclass to "ROCmusic" and "Strings for Success" music programs.
November 13 - 17, 2020 | 7:30 PM EST
Livestream | Rochester, NY
LIVESTREAM: Gateways Virtual Chamber Music Festival - Finale Concert - Pre-Concert Conversation & Finale Concert
PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION Finale Concert Two Gateways ensembles are featured during the Festival: a string quartet featuring Edward W. Hardy, violin; Candace Rembert, violin; Drew Alexander Forde, viola; Thapelo Masita, cello; and the Gateways Brass Collective featuring Courtney Jones, trumpet; Herb Smith, trumpet; Eric Davis, French horn; Isrea Butler, trombone; Richard White, tuba.
November 13, 2020 | 7:00 PM EST (Pre-Talk)
Livestream | Rochester, NY
Chill on the Hill: Violin Recital with Edward W. Hardy
Edward W. Hardy will perform a classical violin recital at Morris-Jumel Mansion's Roger Morris Park on Sunday, August 23, 2020 at 4pm. Program include works by Bach, Wieniawski, Still, Chopin, Saint-Saëns, Piazzolla, Puccini and some of Hardy's original pieces for solo violin.
August 23, 2020 | 4:00 PM MST (Free Admission)
Morris-Jumel Mansion | NYC
Edward W. Hardy: Valentine's Day in July
As the composer, music director, and violinist of the smash hit Off-Broadway show The Woodsman, Hardy’s show was a recipient of the 2016 Obie Award and the 2014 Jim Henson Foundation Grant. The play was broadcast on PBS and major music producer James McElwaine produced Hardy’s album The Woodsman (Original Off-Broadway Solo Recording), which continues to be sold and streamed in countries such as the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Russia, Turkey, France, Hong Kong, Argentina, Ireland, and Germany. Joe's Pub will allow audiences to experience Edward’s talent in an intimate atmosphere for an evening of exquisite music.
July 30 2020 | 7:00 PM EST
Joe's Pub at the Public Theater | NYC
PMM Concert: Sterling Strings Brings Its Story To Life!
Come watch Sterling Strings perform live-stream concert on Groupmuse’s platform on Friday, July 17th and experience their story come to life through the power of music. This concert is a part of Groupmuse's Planetary Music Movement (PMM). Sterling Strings, Frederique Gnaman, Edward W. Hardy, Patrick B Page, Eric Cooper. We are happy to bring you a mixed program featuring Mendelssohn, Dvorak, William Grant Still, Piazzolla, Nina Simone, and Sam Cooke.
Fri, July 17, 2020 | 7:00 PM EDT (Free Admission)
Livestream | Brooklyn, NYC
Click Here For More Details | Click Here To Watch The Virtual Concert
Morris-Jumel Mansion's Annual George Washington Dinner: Live (Virtual) Performance
This year, the Morris-Jumel Mansion will mark the annual George Washington Dinner by virtually commemorating the 230th anniversary of the cabinet dinner held on the Mansion’s lawn on July 10th, 1790. Join us for a special afternoon with engaging presentations exploring the various components of what made this evening so special. Featuring: Classical/ Baroque Music Accompaniment | Edward W. Hardy, violinist & arranger, The Palladian Architecture of the Mansion | Richard Guy Wilson...
July 12, 2020 | All Day (Free)
Morris-Jumel Mansion | NYC
Click Here to Watch The Virtual Concert: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048 (Bach)
Click Here to Watch The Virtual Concert: "Winter" from Vivaldi's Four Seasons (Largo)
(Still) Live From New York: Works From Home, Ep. 3
On the 19th of June, 1865, Texas became the final state to officially recognize the freedom of enslaved Africans on American soil, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth is thus the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in America. In the 5th year of her annual Juneteenth celebration at Joe’s Pub, pianist Nnenna Ogwo returns with her ever brilliant collaborators, Sterling Strings. The pandemic may have forced us to celebrate digitally, but it will still be a party. In a year of unprecedented challenges to our world and our psyche, now, more than ever we need to make a joyful noise, revel in the creativity of those magnificent musicians of the past and the inheritors of their indomitable spirit. Come celebrate the liberation of Black bodies and minds, and honor their creative musical energy by sharing a night of Black music played by Black musicians.
June 25, 2020 | 7:00 PM EST (Free-Donations$)
Home Recording | NYC
Click Here to Watch The Virtual Concert: Facebook | Click Here to Watch The Virtual Concert: YouTube
New York State Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs: East Harlem COVID-19 Memorial
A memorial for everyone who lived in East Harlem and passed away from the COVID-19 virus. The memorial will take place on Friday, June 19, 2020 at 3:00 pm. If you like to participate or add your loved one or neighbor to the list please contact Mr. Gibbs. Due to social distancing, we can only accommodate two family members each. Let's pay our respect to our loved ones. A special performance of 'Evolution' by Harlem-born violinist Edward W. Hardy, with speeches by Council Member Gale A. Brewer, Saundrea Coleman, Tahanie Aboushi, Luisa Lopez, and more.
June 19, 2020 | 3:00 PM EST (Free Admission)
Taino Towers: Crystal Ballroom | Harlem, NYC
New York State Assembly Member Eddie Gibbs: A Black History Celebration
A Black History Celebration, an event celebrating the heritage and acknowledging great African American leaders who moved our community. Programs include acknowledgments, awards, dancing, eating, singing, talking unity, and a special guest performance by violinist Edward W. Hardy ('Evolution' and Chopin's 'Nocturne No. 20 in C♯ minor'). To be in attendance: State Senator Brian A. Benjamin, Congressman Adriano Espaillat, Maggie McDermott and many other influential people in New York City.
February 20, 2020 | 5:00 PM EST (Free Admission)
Taino Towers: Crystal Ballroom | Harlem, NYC
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(2019)
WE THE COMMUTERS: THE 12 DELAYS OF CHRISTMAS
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson shares his vision for NYC streets; WNYC and Gothamist reporters, a candid discussion about fare evasion and over-policing; and Tonight Show writer Dan Chamberlain and Rockefeller Center tour guide Lindsay Boling talk holiday gridlock horror stories. Plus, there’s trivia and a special performance by Sterling Strings. Sterling Strings is comprised of Frédérique Gnaman, Edward W. Hardy, Patrick Page, and Eric Cooper. May the tourists always stay to the right
*Concert starts at 1:17:10 of the live stream recording.
Monday, December 2, 2019 | Virtual / In-Person Event
The Greene Space | NYC
Javon Conaway (Art By JCon): Artivism831
Drawing inspiration from themes of deep vulnerability, inner-strength, empowerment and cultural awareness, Javon Conaway brings an ambitious collection of new works with a goal of unifying art and activism--Artivism831. Featuring subjects both fictional and inspired, the individuals depicted are used to tell stories incorporating the core themes of the show. Bold and colorful, the pieces evoke powerful emotions, leaving viewers with a sense of hope and pride. Artivism sets off to expand upon other endeavors of Conaway’s enterprise “ARTBYJCON,” featuring a pop-up shop showcasing eclectic apparel and merchandising from the retail side of the brand, as well as collaborations focused on music, foods, beverages and community. Conaway also looks to grow the “events” platform by combining an art exhibition with a trendy and sophisticated day-party vibe (30 min solo violin set/ "Evolution" single release).
August 31, 2019 | 4:00 PM EST
Gallery 8 | Harlem, NYC
Remembering the Life and Honoring the Legacy of Mrs. Naira Cola
In the 13th annual Four String Academy (FSA) summer music festival, FSA students of Edward W. Hardy will perform a beautiful program including his original Latin piece "Flying - Dancing in Spanish Harlem".
August 2, 2019 | 6:00 PM EST ($10 At Door)
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church (155 Humboldt Ave.) | Dorchester, MA
Nnenna Ogwo & Sterling Strings: Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Pianist/Composer Dr. Nnenna Ogwo returns to Joe's Pub for her annual Juneteenth Celebration, an event which takes its name from the announcement of the emancipation of slaves on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas. Joined again by the dazzling Sterling Strings (along with some special guests including composer of The Woodsman Edward W. Hardy), Nnenna takes you on a journey from Margaret Bonds to Marvin Gaye, and from the depths of the Blues to the art songs of H.T Burleigh.
June 19, 2019 | 7:00 PM EST
Joe's Pub at the Public Theater | NYC
Carnegie Hall's Link Up Orchestra Presents: The Orchestra Moves
Nearly 15,000 New York City-area students in grades 3-5 travel to Carnegie Hall this week to participate in Link Up: The Orchestra Moves-an interactive program developed by Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute that explores how composers use the orchestra to create musical movement. For 34 seasons, Carnegie Hall's Link Up music education program has facilitated deeper connections between the concert hall and the classroom through an instrument-focused curriculum that culminates with students performing with a professional orchestra from their seats, often marking the first time many students will have set foot in a concert hall.
May 21-23, 2019 | 10:15 AM and 11:45 AM EST
Invitation Only (NYC DOE)
Carnegie Hall: Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage | NYC
Erin Clemons: Mixology of Love
For one night only, Erin Clemons of Broadway’s Hamilton and Les Misérables returns to Feinstein’s/54 Below for her solo concert debut, in a night of songs exploring what it means to love yourself so that you can better love the world. Music Direction by Drew Wutke, featuring musicians Edward W. Hardy (violin), Amy Griffiths (tenor & alto saxophone), Hajime Yoshida (guitar), Winston Roye (Bass), and Quinton J. Robinson (drums).
January 11, 2019 | 11:30 PM EST
54 Below | NYC
(2018)
Summer Labs: Yoon-Ji Lee’s “Sunday Supper” And Adrianna Aguilar’s TREES
“Watching Sound” explores the world of watching, listening and responding that a performance space creates. Not only is the audience watching the artists on stage, but the artists are watching the audience in addition to one another. Musicians Frederique Gnaman, Edward Hardy, Patrick Page, and Eric Cooper of Sterling Strings team up with singer Olivia Harris and dancers Dre Drummond, Sarah Esser, and Adrianna Aguilar to make sound, make movements, and make observations in “Watching Sound”.
Friday, August 31, 2018 | 8:00 PM EST ($15)
National Sawdust | NYC
Nnenna Ogwo Sterling Strings Juneteenth Celebration
Our Juneteenth Celebration concert will feature his work “Vengeance” for string quartet and I am overjoyed that we get to experience not just his composing but also his playing as part of Sterling Strings. Come join us and hear music from this dynamic young composer this Tuesday, June 19th, 2018 at 7pm at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater.
June 19th, 2018 | 7:00 PM EST ($25)
Joe's Pub at The Public Theater | NYC
Edward W. Hardy: A Musical Evening Of Works Composed For The Theatre
This concert will have Mr. Hardy performing several new compositions including Evolution, Flying, Nevermore - inspired by “The Raven”, The Evil Eye – “Tell Tale”, A Fantasy - “Masque of The Red Death” along with a selection from his score of the Off-Broadway smash hit “The Woodsman” - adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”. This concert is produced by Edward W. Hardy, in association with the EtM Con Edison Composer-in-Residence program, the Turtle Bay Music School, the New York State Council on the Arts, and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
Thursday, May 31, 2018 | 7:00 PM EST (Free)
Turtle Bay Music School: Concert Hall | NYC
Trinity Lutheran Church in Sunset Park: Sterling Strings
Sterling Strings is a boutique, diverse, New York City-based group of professional musicians who have performed at such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, The Tonight Show, Broadway, and more. Here at Trinity, they will offer a delightful array of selections from classical to contemporary and beyond. Join us, admission is free!
May 20, 2018 | 2:00 PM EST (Free)
Trinity Lutheran Church in Sunset Park | Brooklyn, NY
Radmila Lolly & Friends A Night of Opera & Couture at Carnegie Hall
Presented By Radmila Lolly. Performers Radmila Lolly, conducted by Maestro Scott Joiner. Musicians included in the orchestra/ choir are violinist Edward W. Hardy and soprano Jessica Fishenfeld. Additional artists are to be announced.
Please call Carnegie Charge at 212-247-7800.
April 20, 2018 | 7:30 PM EST (Limited Availability)
Carnegie Hall: Zankel Hall | NYC
A Walk With Mr. Heifetz
Edward W. Hardy will take part in Saturday Night Strings. The Saturday Night Strings series with special guest violinists will follow these select performances: Saturday, February 10 (Mariella Haubs); Saturday, February 17 (Edward W. Hardy of Sterling Strings); and Saturday, February 24 (Luisa Bastidas). All ticket holders are invited to stay for the concerts.
February 17, 2018 | Post-Show
Cherry Lane Theatre (Primary Stages) | NYC
Music & Words - Classical, Jazz & Soul: A Musical Offering Led by Damien Sneed
Music & Words takes audiences on a journey from the spirituals, art songs and poems of Harry T. Burleigh and Laurence Hope, to the melodic chords of Samuel Barber, and the well-known hit songs of George & Ira Gershwin. Leading this musical reflection on the relationship between composer and librettist, Sneed will be joined by Metropolitan Opera soprano Brandie Sutton, actor/writer Karen Chilton, baritone Justin Michael Austin, Cellist Sterling Elliott, and Edward W. Hardy on violin for this debut exploration of the music of 1860 to the 1930s for strings, piano and voice.
February 9, 2018 | 7:30 PM EST ($25-$45)
The Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts | Annandale-on-Hudson, New York
(2017)
Six Violins: A Musical Evening with Edward W. Hardy
Critically acclaimed Composer (off-Bway's The Woodsman) and virtuoso Violinist, Edward W. Hardy will bring six of his violins to the legendary Cutting Room in New York City for an evening of musical magic.
November 11, 2017 | 9:00 PM EST ($20-$25)
The Cutting Room | NYC
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NY Summerfest Festival Competition: Lake of Sorrows
The Lake of Sorrows re-tells the story in music, dance and spoken word of Swan Lake, the ballet made famous by Tchaikovskys music. It is a cautionary tale about love (show running time 75 minutes). Play by E. Thomalen, directed and choreographed by Andrea Andresakis with music composed by Edward W. Hardy.
August 22, August 23 & August 26, 2017 | 9:00 PM ET, 6:15 PM ET, 3:30 PM ET ($20-$25)
The Hudson Guild Theater | NYC
The Big Quiet at Madison Square Garden
Edward W. Hardy will be performing with the Sterling String (string quartet) at The Big Quiet @ Madison Square Garden. Join thousands of New Yorkers as The Big Quiet takes over MSG for a mass meditation, sound + gong bath and series of acoustic performances all happening on the floor of the arena. This will be the first mass meditation in MSG history and the first-ever morning Big Quiet.
August 20, 2017 | All day
Madison Square Garden | NYC
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Gateways Chamber Music Festival | Edward W. Hardy & Samuel Thompson
Gateways Music Festival 2017: celebrates the participation & contributions of classically-trained musicians of African descent through more than 50 solo, chamber & orchestra performances in the Eastman Theatre, houses of worship, schools, and other community locations throughout the city & suburbs of Rochester, NY. Edward W. Hardy will perform Miklós Rózsa's Sonata for two Violins, Op. 15 with violinist Samuel Thompson at the Rochester City Hall Council Chambers on August 11 at 5:30 pm.
August 8-13, 2017 | All day
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre | Rochester, NY
Click Here For More Details | Click Here For The Orchestra Recording: YouTube
Ode to the Black Fiddler : A Juneteenth Celebration
Come celebrate Juneteenth with Art.Music.People. and IAH Studio as they team up to create the first ever "Ode to the Black Fiddler"--A historic and cultural experience, featuring today's professional string musicians of color and paying homage to enslaved Black fiddlers during the 17th-18th century. This concert will include a featured performance by Edward W. Hardy performing Evolution for solo violin.
June 30, 2017 | 6:00 PM EST (Student Free, Adults $5)
305 E 104th St | South Bronx, NY
Gateways Chamber Music Festival
Gateways Music Festival 2017: celebrates the participation & contributions of classically-trained musicians of African descent through more than 50 solo, chamber & orchestra performances in the Eastman Theatre, houses of worship, schools, and other community locations throughout the city & suburbs of Rochester, NY. Edward W. Hardy will perform Miklós Rózsa's Sonata for two Violins, Op. 15 with violinist Samuel Thompson at the Rochester City Hall Council Chambers on August 11 at 5:30 pm.
August 8-13, 2017 | All day
Eastman Theatre: Kodak Hall | Rochester, NY
Click Here For More Details | Click Here For The Orchestra Recording: YouTube
La Fee Sauvage: Kingdom Hearts Orchestra (World Tour)
The KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra concert series is back on tour around the world with a brand-new program, KINGDOM HEARTS Orchestra -World of Tres-. Acclaimed by more than 80,000 spectators over the past two years, it will enchant even more people with its unforgettable score and new thrilling video sequences in an unprecedented experience that is not to be missed. With giant screen video projection in perfect harmony with the music being played by a top-notch orchestra and choir of more than 100 musicians, the show continue to bring passion to the millions of fans of the long-running video game series.
June 23 & 24, 2017 | 7:00 PM EST ($$)
The United Palace Theatre | NYC
The LightHouse Opera Company: W. A. Mozart's Don Giovanni
The Lighthouse Opera exists to help shine a light on classically trained singers of all backgrounds by performing operas in their original language for new and diverse audiences in the Bronx, New York and beyond. This concert will display Mozart's Don Giovanni under the baton of Stephan Frances Vasta (Edward W. Hardy, principal viola).
June 15, 2017, June 17, 2017, June 20, 2017 | 6:30 PM ET, 1:00 PM ET, 6:30 PM ET
Fordham United Methodist Church: Hackl Hall | Bronx, NY
Yonkers Philharmonic: 39th Annual Concerto Competition Winners Concert
The winners of the 39th Annual Concerto Competition for Westchester High School Students join the Yonkers Philharmonic in a performance that will include works by Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, Saint-Saëns and Elgar.
May 7, 2017 | 3:00 PM EST ($)
Saunders Trade and Technical High School: Angelo E. Paradiso Auditorium | Yonkers, NY
Woodlands HS: Seussical the Musical
Woodlands Middle High School production of Seussical the Musical - a musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty based on the stories of Dr. Seuss (Ringer concertmaster: Edward W. Hardy).
April 20 - 22, 2017 | 7:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM ET ($5 - $10)
475 West Hartsdale Avenue | Hartsdale, NY
Harlem Symphony Orchestra at the Apollo Theater: Variations on John Henry
The Harlem Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players take the Apollo stage to thrill and delight with a program of classical music. This performance will include instrument demonstrations and selections from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Scott Joplin, and Jessie Montgomery. Led by music director and conductor Amadi Azikiwe, the Harlem Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players features graduates of some of the nation’s most prestigious music institutions. This performance is most appropriate for grades 3 – 12.
Friday, March 31, 2017 | 11:30 AM EST
Apollo Theater | NYC
Yonkers Philharmonic: French and German Romanticism
The Yonkers Philharmonic will perform a concert that will include Ravel's "Pavane Pour une infante défunte", Reinecke's Flute Concerto: David Ordovsky, soloist, and Cesar Franck's Symphony in D minor.
March 19, 2017 | 3:00 PM EST ($)
Saunders Trade and Technical High School: Angelo E. Paradiso Auditorium | Yonkers, NY
The Sera Symphony: Silver Millennium Masquerade Ball (A Sailor Moon Gala Event)
On March 11, 2017, Queen Serenity brought the Moon Kingdom down to Earth for a glimmering masquerade! Celestial bodies from all over the universe gathered to celebrate 25 years of a story that teaches the beauty of eternal love, friendship, and acceptance at the Hall of Springs ballroom in Saratoga Springs, New York. There was dining and dancing to the Sera Symphony orchestra, and each guest left with an exclusive token of the evening made by Kuma Crafts so that they would always remember the warm bonds of friendship created that night when they wear it. We invite you to watch this special memorial tribute video of the evening filmed and produced by Para Para Productions so that you can feel transported to the Moon Kingdom as well.
March 11, 2017 | 11:30 AM EST ($250-$375)
The Hall of Springs | Saratoga Springs, NY
The Historic Calvary Baptist Church: Black History Month
Classic Spotlight Feature 2017 Black History Month. Edward W. Hardy will be performing as a soloist (Evolution) and his quartet at the Historic Calvary Baptist Church in Paterson NJ.
February 12, 2017 | 10:00 AM EST (Free)
The Historic Calvary Baptist Church | Paterson, NJ
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Yonkers Philharmonic: Italian Gala Concert
The Yonkers Philharmonic performs an Italian Gala Concert. Soloists to include Victor Starsky, Tenor and Jin-Xiang Jx Yu, Soprano.
January 29, 2017 | 3:00 PM EST ($)
Saunders Trade and Technical High School: Angelo E. Paradiso Auditorium | Yonkers, NY
A Brooklyn Boy: National Tour (continued)
An excerpt of the show was performed for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge through The CityKids Foundation, prompting Prince William to call the show and performance "inspirational." That performance led to an array of productions with a new addition to the team, co-composer and solo violinist Edward W. Hardy. Directed & produced by Moises Roberto Belizario, performed and created by Steven Prescod, choreographer: Prince Riley, and production manager: Deborah Dorman, featuring singers and dancers from the CityKids Foundation.
December 8, 2017 | Invitation Only/ Standby Tickets ($)
East Village Playhouse | NYC
August 14, 2017 | Invitation Only
Ripley Grier Studios | NYC
May 12, 2017 | Invitation Only
Fox Theatre | Atlanta, GA
April 18, 2017 | Invitation Only
America's Promise, New York Marriott Marquis | NYC
February 10, 2017 | Invitation Only
Natural History Museum | NYC
January 11, 2017 | Invitation Only
Department of Education | Washington D.C.
(2016)
The Hanson Place Seventh-day Adventist Church: Messiah
The Hanson Place Sanctuary Choir & Orchestra will have a special performance: Handel's Messiah featuring Geraldine McMilian (soprano), Nicole Mitchell (mezzo-soprano), Clinton Ingram (tenor), Aubrey Rawle Baker (baritone-bass), Carl Benjamin (conductor), Edward W. Hardy (concertmaster).
December 10, 2016 | 11:30 AM EST (Free)
Hanson Place SDA Church | Brooklyn, NY
Click Here For More Details | Click Here For The Virtual Concert (: YouTube
Brooklyn Contemporary Chorus: Annual Messiah Concert (complete)
Director by Aaron Wiliams, the Brooklyn Contemporary Chorus and Orchestra will have a special performance of Handel's Messiah.
Saturday, December 3, 2016 | 4:30 PM EST ($25)
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church | Brooklyn, NY
Moves Magazine: Power Women Annual Gala Event
Moves Magazine honored the women making an impact and a difference in every aspect of their lives. Special Performance by Edward W. Hardy and the West Village string quartet.
November 11, 2016 | Invitation Only
India House | NYC
Yonkers Philharmonic: Beethoven Festival Concert Series No. 3
An all-Beethoven concert featuring Morey Ritt performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4, Op. 58 G-major.
November 6, 2016 | 3:00 PM EST ($)
Saunders Trade and Technical High School: Angelo E. Paradiso Auditorium | Yonkers, NY
Colour of Music Festival: 4th Annual
Now in its fourth year, the Colour of Music Festival offers a musical kaleidoscope of black classical composers and performers from across the globe and will take place October 19-23, 2016 at various venues throughout historic Charleston, South Carolina. This year’s highlight includes 18th-century African-French composer Chevalier de Saint-George’s only opera ever discovered, The Anonymous Lover, featuring Megali Léger.
October 19-23, 2016 | 7:30 PM ET ($-$$)
Various Locations | Charleston, SC
Smithsonian African American Museum: Edward W. Hardy, Colour of Music Virtuosi
As part of the Grand Opening of the Smithsonian African American Museum, Edward W. Hardy will premiere his solo violin piece entitled "Evolution - Inspired by the Evolution of Black Music" for the Congressional Black Caucus. Hardy will also perform Vivaldi's Summer Concerto as a soloist in the Colour of Music Virtuosi. Program to include additional works by Saint-Georges & Mozart.
Friday, September 16, 2016 | 8:00 PM EST (Invitation Only/ StandBy Tickets)
Howard Theatre | Washington, D.C.
Thespis Theater Festival: E. Thomalen's The Pearl Diver
The Pearl Diver is a magical tale told about a young female, who dives for pearls, and a Sea Dragon. It dramatizes a Japanese legend told in many variations and forms. It appears in Japanese Kabuki dance, in a medieval Noh play, and was visually rendered in Japanese illustrated scrolls. (Edward W. Hardy: composer, music director, violinist)
August 29 - September 3 2016 | 9:00 PM ET, 6:15 PM ET, 3:30 PM ET ($25)
Hudson Guild Theater | NYC
Mac-Haydn Theatre: Nice Work If You Can Get It
Only 16 shows. This soaring score features some of the most epic hits in musical theatre. “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?”, “With a Little Bit Of Luck”, “I Could Have Danced All Night”, “Get Me To The Church On Time”, and the hauntingly beautiful “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face” (Edward W. Hardy, violinist & violist).
June 9 - June 19, 2016 | ($)
Mac-Haydn Theatre | Chatham, NY
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Mac-Haydn Theatre: My Fair Lady
Only 16 shows. This soaring score features some of the most epic hits in musical theatre. “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?”, “With a Little Bit Of Luck”, “I Could Have Danced All Night”, “Get Me To The Church On Time”, and the hauntingly beautiful “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face” (Edward W. Hardy, violinist & violist).
May 26 - June 5, 2016 | ($)
Mac-Haydn Theatre | Chatham, NY
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Queens College Choral Society: 75th Annual Spring Concert (Verdi's Requiem)
The Queens College Choral Society performs Verdi’s Requiem with the Queens College Choir and Orchestra. This forms a combined chorus of nearly 200 voices. $20. Colden Auditorium, Queens College, vicinity of Horace Harding Expressway and Kissena Boulevard, Flushing, www.kupferbergcenter.org.
May 21, 2016 | 8:00 PM EST ($20)
Kupferberg Center: Colden Auditorium | Queens, NY
Yonkers Philharmonic: 38th Annual Concerto Competition Winners Concert
Hosted by WQXR's Robert Sherman, the Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra will present a program that will include works by Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Horovitz, Debussy and Rachmaninoff (Tong Chen, Conductor).
May 1, 2016 | 3:00 PM EST ($)
Saunders Trade and Technical High School: Angelo E. Paradiso Auditorium | Yonkers, NY
Colour of Music Festival: Virtuosi Tour
Edward W. Hardy will be performing in the Colour of Music Virtuosi national tour. Program include works by Saint-Georges & Mozart.
April 28-29, 2016 | 7:30 PM ET, 7:30 PM ET (Free - $25, Free-$35)
Carnegie Mellon University: Kresge Recital Hall, East Liberty Presbyterian Church | Pittsburgh, PA
Brunswick School: Annie Get Your Gun (Stone) - The Musical
"Annie Get Your Gun shimmered as a sure-shot musical jewl. In a production that hit the theatrical bull's-eye time and again, students set Baker Theater's stage for the unforgettable musical duel of marksmanship and romance between sharp-shooting legend Annie Oakley and rival rifleman Frank Butler".
March 3-5, 2016 | ($)
Brunswick School: Baker Theater | Greenwich, CT
A Brooklyn Boy: National Tour (continued)
An excerpt of the show was performed for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge through The CityKids Foundation, prompting Prince William to call the show and performance "inspirational." That performance led to an array of productions with a new addition to the team, co-composer and solo violinist Edward W. Hardy. Directed & produced by Moises Roberto Belizario, performed and created by Steven Prescod, choreographer: Prince Riley, and production manager: Deborah Dorman, featuring singers and dancers from the CityKids Foundation.
November 4, 2016 | Invitation Only/ Standby Tickets ($)
Youth Power: Activism Event | Bronx, New York
March 3, 2016 | Invitation Only
CAP 21 Black Box | NYC
Yonkers Philharmonic: Beethoven Festival
In memory of Maestro James K. Sadewhite (1946-2013), the Fine Arts Orchestral Society of Yonkers proudly presents a free concert by the Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor Tong Chen and featuring pianist HaoDong Wu. Program to include works by Samuel Barber and Ludwig van Beethoven.
February 28, 2016 | 3:00 PM EST ($)
Saunders Trade and Technical High School: Angelo E. Paradiso Auditorium | Yonkers, NY
The Historic Calvary Baptist Church: No Freedom, No Song: Arts, Education, Politics & Youth
The Historic Calvary Baptist Church will present the Honorable Assemblywoman Shavonda E. Sumler, The Honorable Assemblyman Benji E. Wimberly, alto saxophonist Kaela McMillan, and a special performance by Edward W. Hardy performing Bach's Chaconne & his own compositions from his Off-Broadway Show The Woodsman.
Sunday, February 21, 2016 | 11:00 AM EST (Free)
The Calvary Baptist Church | Paterson, NJ
(2015)
Yonkers Philharmonic: Tchaikovsky Holiday
The Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra will present an all-Tchaikovsky program that includes his "The Nutcracker" Suite, Op. 71a, Variations on a Rococo Theme for cello and orchestra, Op. 33 (Paolo Maliksi, Cello soloist), Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36.
Sunday, December 13, 2015 | 3:00 PM EST ($)
Saunders Trade and Technical High School: Angelo E. Paradiso Auditorium | Yonkers, NY
Aaron Copland School of Music: All-John Williams Concert
Under the direction of conductor Tong Chen, the ACSM Orchestra will perform famous movie soundtracks including ET, Superman, Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and more.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 | 12:15 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
Friday, December 11, 2015 | 7:30 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
Brooklyn Contemporary Chorus: Handel's Messiah
Edward W. Hardy will be performing in the Brooklyn Contemporary Chorus at the Lafayette Ave. Presbyterian Church. Handel's Messiah; part 1 w/ selections from parts 2&3.
December 6, 2015 | 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET (Free)
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church | NYC
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Aaron Copland School of Music: Edward W. Hardy, Violin Recital
Edward Hardy will be performing a recital at LeFrak Concert Hall. Works by: John Williams, Bach, Sarasate, Sibelius and a special arrangement by Hardy.
December 4, 2015 | 3:00 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
Aaron Copland School of Music: Morgan Pappas, Flute Recital
Violinist Edward Hardy will perform Mozart's Flute Quartet in D Major with violist Dr. Edward Klorman, flutist Morgan Pappas, and cellist Nick Anton. Program to include other works by Poulenc, Amirov and Copland.
December 3, 2015 | 7:30 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
Aaron Copland School of Music: Ida Kavafian Masterclass
Edward W. Hardy will be performing Bach's Chaconne for Ida Kavafian in a masterclass held in the ACSM Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015 | 4:40 PM (Free)
Aaron Copland School of Music: Recital Hall | Queens, NY
Aaron Copland School of Music: All-Shostakovich Concert
Under the direction of conductor Tong Chen, the ACSM Orchestra will present a concert including Shostakovich's Cello Concerto (Soloist: Luke Krafka) and Symphony No. 1.
Thursday, November 19, 2015 | 12:15 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
Wednesday, November 18, 2015 | 7:30 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
Our Lady of Mercy & Golden Rose Opera Works: 85th Anniversary
Maestro Alex Wen again holds the baton for this third fully staged and orchestrated production by Mercy’s resident opera company, the Golden Rose Opera Works, Directed and Produced by Helen Van Tine Golden. Music by Mozart, Corelli and Puccini.
Saturday, November 14, 2015 | 7:30 PM ET ($)
Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church | Queens, NY
ILICA Annual Cultural Gala Event
ILICA Annual Cultural Gala Event at Queens Museum. Performance by Maestro Simeone Tartaglione (Uomo ILICA 2015 honoree). Please join us for a night of arts, music, and international cuisine.
November 7, 2015 | 7:30 PM ET ($)
Queens Museum | Queens, NY
Aaron Copland School of Music: Mahler, Das Lied von der Erde
Under the direction of conductor Maurice Peress, the ACSM Orchestra will perform a concert that includes Mahler's Das Lied von der Erde.
Friday, October 30, 2015 | 7:30 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
Wednesday, October 28, 2015 | 12:15 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
Third Annual Colour of Music Festival
Edward W. Hardy will be performing as the Assistant Concertmaster of the 2015 Colour of Music orchestra in Charleston SC. Works include Saint-Georges, Tchaikovsky, Hailstork, Beethoven and more.
October 21-25, 2015 | All Day ($-$$)
Various venues | Charleston, SC
VP Hellenic Music Foundation: 6th Annual Opera & Ballet Concert
Under the direction of conductor Yannis Xylas, the Hellenic Music Foundation Symphonic Orchestra will present a concert that includes Rossini's "Ermione" and more.
October 18, 2015 | 7:00 PM ET ($)
Saint Demetrios Cathedral | Queens, NY
Jubilee Chamber Orchestra: Haydn, Handel, CPE Bach & Geminiani
Violinist Edward W. Hardy will be performing in the Jubilee Chamber Orchestra at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. This program will include works by Haydn, Handel, CPE Bach & Geminiani.
May 30, 2015 | 5:00 PM ET ($)
Immanuel Lutheran Church | NYC
Aaron Copland School of Music: Copland, Barber and Harris
Under the direction of conductor Maurice Peress, the ACSM Orchestra will perform a concert that includes Copland's Fanfare For the Common Man and his Clarinet Concerto, Barber's VIolin Concerto and Harris' Symphony No. 3.
Friday, October 2, 2015 | 7:30 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 | 12:15 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
Grand Canyon Music Festival: Sweet Plantain String Quartet (Tour)
Presented by the Grand Canyon Music Festival, PBS and Performance Today, members of Sweet Plantain, Orlando Wells, Joe Deninzon, Edward W. Hardy & Leo Grinhauz will perform around Arizona including on the PBS radio station Performance Today, the Native American Composers Apprentice Project and several concerts at Shrine of Ages in the Grandon Canyon and a special masterclass at Red Valley/ Cove High School for NACAP students and have a performance of their work.
Minnesota Public Radio
September 26, 2015 | 12:00 PM MST
Native American Composers Apprentice Project Concert:
Sunday, September 6, 2015 | 4:00 PM MST ($)
Shrine of Ages | South Rim Grand Canyon, AZ
Sweet Plantain String Quartet Concert:
Saturday, September 5, 2015 | 7:30 PM MST ($)
Shrine of Ages | South Rim Grand Canyon, AZ
Sweet Plantain String Quartet Concert:
Friday, September 4, 2015 | 7:30 PM MST ($)
Shrine of Ages | South Rim Grand Canyon, AZ
Masterclass at Red Valley/ Cove High School:
Thursday, September 3, 2015 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM MST ($)
Red Valley: Cove High School | Teec Nos Pos, AZ
Click Here For More Details | Student Composition Recording: YouTube
Bard Conductors Institute Orchestra: Pass the Baton
Edward W. Hardy will be performing in the Bard Conductors Institute Orchestra at Olin Hall. The program includes Mahler's Symphony no. 1 in D Major, "Titan" (mvt. 4), Prokofiev's Symphony no. 5 in B-flat major, op. 100 (mvt. 3) and Farberman's Medea, a one-act chamber opera
Sunday, July 26, 2015 | 11:00 AM & 2:30 PM ET (Free)
Bard College: Olin Hall | Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Utopia Opera Orchestra at Hunter College
Violinist Edward W. Hardy will be performing in the Utopia Opera Orchestra at Lang Recital Hall. Performances of Ariadne auf Naxos (an opera comedy by Richard Strauss and Hugo von Hofmannsthal) run from June 5-13, 2015.
Friday, June 12, 2015 | 7:30 PM ET ($20-$23)
Hunter College: Lang Recital Hall | NYC
Metropolitan Greek Chorale: Golden Anniversary Odyssey
Violinist Edward Hardy will be performing in the Metropolitan Greek Chorale/ Chamber Orchestra's 50th Anniversary Concert at Merkin Hall. The program includes works by Theodorakis, Tsontakis, & Hadjidakis, and arrangements by Dino Anagnost and Marina Alexander - Marina Alexander (Music Director), Yannis Xylas (Accompanist), Grigoris Maninakis (Guest Artist)
Saturday, June 6, 2015 | 8:30 PM ET ($)
Merkin Hall | NYC
Jubilee Chamber Orchestra: Haydn, Handel, CPE Bach & Geminiani
Violinist Edward W. Hardy will be performing in the Jubilee Chamber Orchestra at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. This program will include works by Haydn, Handel, CPE Bach & Geminiani.
May 30, 2015 | 5:00 PM ET ($)
Immanuel Lutheran Church | NYC
One World Observatory: VIP Gala Grand Opening
Edward W. Hardy will be performing at the Opening of New York City's One World Trade Observatory (VIP Gala Event). Other performances by Mariah Carey, Broadway Youth Ensemble, Karla Aristy, Jordan Pettry, Yuta Tanaka, and Abby Fisher.
May 28, 2015 | All Day ($$$)
One World Trade Center | NYC
Aaron Copland School of Music: Berlioz, Poulenc and Fauré
Under the direction of conductor James John, the ACSM Orchestra will present a concert including Berlioz's Roman Carnival Overture, Poulenc's Gloria, and Fauré's Requiem.
May 16, 2015 | 7:30 PM ET ($)
Queens College: Colden Auditorium | Queens, NY
Aaron Copland School of Music: An All Brahms Concert with soloists Daniel Phillips & Marcy Rosen
Under the direction of conductor Maurice Peress, the ACSM Orchestra will perform a concert that includes Brahms' Academic Festival Overture, Double Concerto w/ Daniel Phillips & Marcy Rosen, and Symphony No. 3.
Friday, May 1, 2015 | 7:30 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 | 12:15 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
A Brooklyn Boy: National Tour
An excerpt of the show was performed for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge through The CityKids Foundation, prompting Prince William to call the show and performance "inspirational." That performance led to an array of productions with a new addition to the team, co-composer and solo violinist Edward W. Hardy. Directed & produced by Moises Roberto Belizario, performed and created by Steven Prescod, choreographer: Prince Riley, and production manager: Deborah Dorman, featuring singers and dancers from the CityKids Foundation.
June 28, 2015 | Invitation Only/ Standby Tickets ($)
Vineyard Theatre | NYC
May 13 & 14, 2015 | Invitation Only
The National Black Theatre | NYC
April 30, 2015 | Invitation Only
The National Black Theatre | NYC
Aaron Copland School of Music: THE MAN IN THE MAN-MADE MOON
Under the direction of conductor Nisan Ak, This comic one-act opera by Joel M. Mandelbaum will be performed by the Aaron Copland School of Music Symphony Orchestra.
Sunday, May 3, 2015 | 2:00 PM ET (Free)
Community Church of New York | Queens, NY
Wednesday, April 15, 2015 | 7:30 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall: Sweet Plantain String Quartet
Edward W. Hardy will be performing with the Sweet Plantain String Quartet as their violist sub. Concert program includes works by Eddie Venegas, Joe Deninzon, David Gotay, Jobim, Romero, and more.
April 10, 2015 | 8:00 PM ET ($27-$37)
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall | Troy, NY
April 9, 2015 | 2:00 PM ET (Free)
The Albany Barn | Troy, NY
Click Here For More Details (Troy Music Hall) | The Albany Barn: Youtube (1), Youtube (2)
New Rochelle Library: Rising CUNY Stars Chamber Music Concert
Violinist Edward W. Hardy, hornist Peter DelGrosso & pianist Qian Shen will perform the Brahms Horm Trio at the Ossie Davis Theater. This concert also features Aaron Copland School of Music students Simona Donova (flute), Markus Kaitila (piano), Morgan Pappas (flute), and Tony Park (clarinet).
Sunday, March 29, 2015 | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET (Free)
New Rochelle Library: Ossie Davis Theater | New Rochelle, NY
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Sweet Plantain String Quartet
Edward W. Hardy will be joining the Sweet Plantain String Quartet as stunt violin and violist. Their first performance will be held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The concert program includes works by Eddie Venegas, Joe Deninzon, David Gotay, Jobim & Romero.
March 27 & 28, 2015 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET ($)
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Great Hall Balcony | NYC
Yonkers Philharmonic: An All Beethoven Concert.
In connection with the Fine Arts Orchestral Society of Yonkers, the Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra will present an all-Beethoven program that includes his Overture to "Fidelio," Op. 72, Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67, and Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73, "Emperor" - Tong Chen (Conductor), Abram Korsunsky (Piano Soloist).
Sunday, March 22, 2015 | 3:00 PM EST ($)
Saunders Trade and Technical High School: Angelo E. Paradiso Auditorium | Yonkers, NY
Aaron Copland School of Music: Symphony Concert
Edward W. Hardy will be performing in the ACSM Orchestra at the LeFrak Concert Hall. Under the direction of conductor Tong Chen, this concert will include Strauss's Die Fledermaus, Tchaikovsky's Roccoco Variations for Cello, and Beethoven's Piano Concerto No.5.
Friday, March 20, 2015 | 7:30 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 | 12:15 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
Aaron Copland School of Music: Symphony Concert
Edward W. Hardy will be performing in the ACSM Orchestra at the LeFrak Concert Hall. The program, conducted by Maurice Peress, Includes works by Dvorak and Gershwin. This event is organized by Dvorak American Heritage Association (DAHA).
Friday, February 27, 2015 | 7:30 PM ET ($10-$20)
Bohemian National Hall | New York City
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 | 12:15 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
Music For Animation: String Quartet and Short Pixar Films
Compositions for string quartet by Federico Zegarra and Michael Lofaso. String Quartet members include violinists Holly Nelson, Naomi Florin, violist Edward W. Hardy, and cellist Luke Krafka.
Monday, February 23, 2015 | 12:15 PM ET (Free)
LeFrak Concert Hall | Queens, NY
The Church-In-The-Gardens: Unity In Music
Presented by The Church-In-The-Gardens music and worship committee, "Unity In Music" is a free concert of classical music, spirituals, jazz, and congregational singing that will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Program to include a performance of Vivaldi's Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315, "L'estate" (Summer) by Edward W. Hardy with a string ensemble.
Sunday, January 18th, 2015 | 7:30 PM ET (Free)
The Church-In-The-Gardens | Queens, NY
59E59 Theaters: The Woodsman
Back by popular demand following a sold-out 3-week engagement at 59E59 Theaters, The Woodsman features music by Edward W. Hardy and lyrics by Jennifer Loring and a cast of nine that includes Ben Bass, Will Gallacher, Alex J. Gould, Lauren Nordvig, James Ortiz, Eliza Simpson, Meghan St. Thomas, and Sophia Zukoski, accompanied by composer/violinist Edward W. Hardy.
January 13 - February 22, 2015 | 7:15 PM, 8:15 PM, 3:15 PM ET ($10-$30)
59E59 Theaters | NYC
(2014)
MORE to be added soon
The Black Stars of The Great White Way Broadway Reunion: Live The Dream!
On Monday, June 23, at 8:00 PM, Chapman Roberts (Choral Director/arranger-Five Guys Name Moe and Smokey Joe’s Café) and Norm Lewis (Phantom, Phantom of the Opera and the TV series, Scandal), will realize their vision to pay tribute to the contributions and influence of African American men on Broadway and at Carnegie Hall for the past 100 years. Among the orchestra are several NYC musicians including violinists Josh Henderson, Scott Tixier, Edward W. Hardy, and David Burnett.
Monday, June 23, 2014 | 8:00 PM ET ($35 - $200)
Carnegie Hall: Stern Auditorium/ Perelman Stage | NYC
The Riverdale Repertory Company & Riverdale Rising Stars: Fiddler on the Roof
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of one of the greatest musicals ever written, Riverdale Repertory Company and Riverdale Rising Stars join forces to present the classic musical FIDDLER ON THE ROOF for six performances only. Featuring a cast of 26 adult and teenage performers from Riverdale, Yonkers, Upper Manhattan, and beyond, performances of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF will be held at the Riverdale YM-YWHA. Directed by Laurie Walton with musical direction by Justin Fisher. Choreography by Emily Walton, and offstage violinist Edward W. Hardy (fiddler).
Sunday, June 8 - Sunday, June 15, 2014 | 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM & 7:30 PM ET ($10 - $14)
the Riverdale YM-YWHA | Bronx, NY
59E59 Theaters: The Woodsman
Music Composed by Edward W. Hardy - With Ben Bass, Will Gallacher, Alex J. Gould, Edward W. Hardy, Amanda A Lederer, Lauren Nordvig, James Ortiz, Eliza Simpson, Meghan St. Thomas and Sophia Zukoski Back by popular demand, Strangemen Theatre Company present the untold story of Oz's Tin Man, the woman he loved, and the witch that would stop at nothing to keep them apart. A lonely woodsman falls for the slave-girl of a powerful witch. Determined to keep them apart, the witch curses The Woodsman's axe. With every swing he pays with a limb until he's more metal than man. Based on the forgotten writings of L. Frank Baum, The Woodsman gives these darkly beautiful, haunting and heart-breaking stories new life through spectacular puppetry and song.
January 30 - February 16, 2014 | 7:15 PM, 8:15 PM, 3:15 PM ET ($12.60 - $18)
59E59 Theaters | NYC
(2013)
MORE to be added soon
Ars Nova ANT FEST 2013: The Woodsman
Created by James Ortiz & Diana Stahl Directed by James Ortiz Music by Edward W. Hardy Featuring Devin Dunne Cannon, Will Gallacher, Sofia Lauwers, Amanda Lederer, Jen Loring, Ismenia Mendes, James Ortiz and Carol Uraneck Produced by Steven Laing & Jason Ralph Woodsman-in-love Nick Chopper has been transformed into a heartless Tin Man by a Wicked Witch determined to prevent his happiness. Strangemen & Co. delves deeper into the history of L. Frank Baum's beloved character, using Bunraku puppetry and song to offer a unique, heartbreaking and adult perspective on a classic story.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 | 7:00 PM ET ($)
Ars Nova | NYC
Theatre of War: Hamlet
Theatre of War is a collective of artists who conceive work for the theater: an impassioned group of progressive thinkers dedicated to the innovative excavation of Classical dramatic work and literature. We hungrily wander the unfamiliar outskirts of theatrical convention to create text-based, raw explorations which depict the fragility of our human condition beginning a dialogue that bridges the gap between the great works of the past and today. Music composed and performed by John Feliciano (bass), Eddie Hardy (violin), Daniel Boccato (percussion), and Frank Schaub(guitar).
May 9 - 19, 2013 | 8:00 PM / 2:00 PM ET ($)
133rd Street Arts Center | Harlem NY