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CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED
COMPOSER & VIOLINIST
"ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE"
"EDWARD W. HARDY, WHO COMPOSED
THE OMNIPRESENT MUSIC,
PLAYS THE VIOLIN
SUPERBLY"
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LISTEN TO HARDY'S ORIGINAL WORKS & ARRANGEMENTS
Evolution (for solo violin)
evolution - inspired by the evolution of black music
Nevermore (for solo violin)
From Three pieces inspired by Edgar Allan Poe
Based on The Raven
Strange Fruit (for string quartet)
MADE FAMOUS BY BILLIE HOLIDAY
daniel constant, violiN
Tia Allen, viola
thapelo masita, cello
BORN FREE
(Song Cycle for soprano, violin & piano)
Sorrow Home, Lineage, The Struggle Staggers Us, & Southern Song
WORLD PREMIERE | COMMISSIONED BY WOLF TRAP OPERA | LIVE performance
*CLICK THE YOUTUBE ICON FOR THE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION, PERFORMER CREDITS, & POEMS
TENNESSEE Whiskey (violin cover)
(Chris Stapelton Version)
Bryant Park Picnic Performance | The Classical Theatre of harlem
CARELESS WHISPER (for violin & Piano)
song by George Michael, arranged by john lander & DR. Edward w. hardy
Opera de Lyon
isn't she lovely (for violin & Piano)
song by stevie Wonder, arranged by John Lander & DR. Edward w. hardy
Opera de Lyon
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“A man of many talents within the music world, Dr. Edward W. Hardy is an award-winning composer, music director, virtuoso violinist and violist living in Manhattan. A master in his craft, he possesses a natural skill in every aspect of his career, bringing musical compositions to life with his own signature flair” (Haute Living.) Praised by The New York Times for composing “omnipresent music” and playing “the violin superbly,” Dr. Hardy’s notable works include The Woodsman, Evolution, Strange Fruit, Born Free, and Nevermore.
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UPCOMING Performances
Courtney’s Stars of Tomorrow: Opera in the Park
Courtney’s Stars of Tomorrow Opera in the Park concerts have become an integral part of the New York City summer experience, transforming Harlem’s parks into a tapestry of opera enthusiasts, picnickers, families, and friends enjoying an evening of music-making for free! Join us on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. as Courtney’s Stars of Tomorrow hosts an exciting evening of opera arias, duets, and ensembles featuring Audrey DuBois Harris (Soprano), Ganson Salmon (Tenor), Brian Major (Baritone), special guest artist Michelle Trovato (Soprano), and the Opera in the Park Orchestra, with Courtney Carey at the helm. Admission is free, but RSVP for seating is strongly encouraged. Lead support for Opera in the Park is provided by the NYC Green Fund, Partnership for Parks, and City Parks Foundation, and in part with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature; in part with a grant from Columbia Community Service; in part with funds from Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (Creative Engagement and Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone); and through the generous donations of our supporters and donors.; Dr. Edward W. Hardy, violin.
Thursday, June 5, 2024 | 6:00 PM EST (Free)
Jackie Robinson Park Bandshell | NYC
EarShot Readings: American Composers Orchestra - Open Rehearsal/ Public Reading
ACO presents and performs its own EarShot Readings on June 5 and 6, 2025, at the Neidorff-Karpati Hall in Manhattan School of Music, featuring workshops with composers Lavell Blackwell (Toccata for Orchestra), Arjan Singh Dogra (Live Salmon), Marie Douglas (The People Could Fly), Shawn Johnson (The Cardinal Takes Flight), Cheng Jin Koh (Midnight Visions), and Grace Ann Lee (In Crystallized Time). The selected composers—chosen through a nationwide call for scores—represent a vibrant cross-section of musical voices and visions, each redefining the orchestral form with works that reflect personal, cultural, and environmental narratives. They will receive guidance from esteemed mentors Vijay Iyer, Nkeiru Okoye, and Curtis Stewart, as well as from musicians of the ACO and conductor Rei Hotoda. On Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 10:30 AM, audiences are welcome to attend open rehearsals and witness the collaborative development of these new orchestral works. The experience culminates in a public performance on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 7:30 PM, showcasing the composers’ final readings with the American Composers Orchestra; Dr. Edward W. Hardy, violin.
Thursday, June 5 - Friday, June 6, 2024 | 10:30 AM, 7:30 PM EST (Free)
Manhattan School of Music: Neidorff-Karpati Hall | NYC
Click Here For Tickets (June 5) | Click Here For Tickets (June 6)
Jazz at Lincoln Center: Bryan Carter's Jazz at Pride Orchestra
Bryan Carter’s powerful vision returns to Dizzy’s Club with Jazz at Pride, a celebration of community, creativity, and connection. The Grammy and Tony Award-winning drummer, composer, and vocalist brings together fellow LGBTQIA+ artists to share their music and stories, creating an inclusive space where all are welcome and represented. Join us for an unforgettable night of bold artistry, joyful connection, and music that uplifts, empowers, and brings people together; Dr. Edward W. Hardy, violin.
Wednesday, June 11 - Thursday, June 12, 2025 | 9:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 9:00 PM EST ($20-$45)
Jazz at Lincoln Center: Dizzy's Club | NYC
Juneteenth LP: DATE NIGHT at THE MET with Drs. Edward W. Hardy & Nnenna Ogwo
Drs. Edward W. Hardy and Nnenna Ogwo join forces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art for a special edition of Date Night at The Met, presented by The Met, Ethel, and in association with Juneteenth LP. Taking place on Sunday, June 15, 2025, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM, this dynamic musical experience celebrates Black artistry, elegance, and cultural expression. Their original program, Superfine, draws inspiration from The Met’s spring 2025 exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, offering a rich sonic exploration of style, grace, and iconic flair. Listeners can expect mesmerizing swing, rhythmic swagger, lyrical joy, and haunting melodies during this genre-crossing evening of music, taking place in the Great Hall Balcony Café on the second floor. Superfine features music by Hale Smith, Aldo López-Gavilán, Florence Price, George Gershwin, Astor Piazzolla, and others, alongside original compositions by Ogwo and Hardy. This unforgettable evening brings together two virtuosic artists whose collaboration highlights the enduring influence of Black cultural innovation—through fashion, music, and beyond.
Saturday, June 14, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 EST (Free with admission to The Met Museum)
The Metropolitan Museum of Art | NYC
American Composers Orchestra: 2025 Gala & Creative Catalyst Awards
Join the American Composers Orchestra for an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Gala & Creative Catalyst Awards, celebrating the extraordinary contributions of Elizabeth & Justus Schlichting and Ray & Vivian Chew. Acclaimed violinist and composer Dr. Edward W. Hardy will perform a special solo set for gala guests, bringing his signature artistry and power to this inspiring celebration of innovation in music.
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM EST ($300 - $25,000)
48 Wall Street | NYC
More details to be announced soon.
American Composers Orchestra: The New Virtuoso: For Art's Sake
The New Virtuoso: For Art’s Sake features works that utilize newly created instruments and sonic media to explore symphonic texture. Spanning the use of sculptures that move and sonically react to their environments; graphic scores; gestural conduction; a survey of contemporary techniques for traditional instruments; the fashioning of instruments based on composers’ unique cultural backgrounds, these artists’ sense of design propels them into new compositional spaces. Lucy Gibbon (Soprano), Mélisse Brunet (Conductor), Daniel Rozin (Responsive Sculptures). The New Virtuoso: For Art's Sake RAVEN CHACON, Inscription (NY Premiere, ACO Co-commission, developed via EarShot CoLABoratory) TAMAR MUSKAL, Square Off for Voice and Mirror with Responsive Sculptures (World Premiere, ACO Commission) ELIJAH DANIEL SMITH, Horizon of Closure (World Premiere, ACO Commission) MAZZ SWIFT, Memory FIVE: Freedom Initiate (ACO Commission, developed via EarShot CoLABoratory, World Premiere) AARON ISRAEL LEVIN, Multiverse verse chorus bridge verse chorus chorus (ACO Commission, World Premiere).
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 7:30 PM EST ($50-$60)
Carnegie Hall: Zankel Hall | NYC
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