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IONA UNIVERSITY: ROSARY SONATAS CONCERT
MARCH 7, 2025
Join classically trained organist, Fr. Vaughn Fayle PhD, professor in religious studies and in music, Dr Edward W. Hardy (Violin) and Iona student, Markus Fakhry (cello), for this new transcription of the sorrowful mysteries, sponsored by the Iona Office of Mission & Ministry and the Iona Performing Arts Council. The concert, which will be one of the first concerts to feature the 1982 Jaekel baroque pipe organ in the auditorium on the Iona Bronxville campus, will be interspersed with readings and reflections by Iona students. Refreshments and light fare will be served.
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IONA UNIVERSITY: ROSARY SONATAS CONCERT AT SOMMER CENTER HALL
AN UNSUNG SYMPHONY TO FEATURE THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC, J'NAI BRIDGES, AND MORE
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Join in for an extraordinary evening at Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City, featuring musicians from the New York Philharmonic, renowned mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges in the New York premiere of Carlos Simon's Songs of Separation, and The Unsung Collective. The ensemble includes violinists Jessica (Lady Jess) McJunkins and Dr. Edward W. Hardy, bassoonist Monica Ellis, and harpist Ashley Jackson, performing Brahms' Ein Deutsches Requiem alongside soprano Brittany Renee of the Metropolitan Opera and baritone Phillip Bullock.
IONA UNIVERSITY
LENT AT IONA
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
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GREAT BRIDAL EXPO
FEBRUARY 16, 2025
Make your Wedding Dreams come true at Great Bridal Expo! Meet face-to-face with the best Wedding Professionals, including internationally acclaimed violinist Dr. Edward W. Hardy—voted 'New York City's Best Wedding Violinist.' Enjoy free live performances, exclusive giveaways, and special offers at Dr. Hardy’s booth!... Dr. Edward W. Hardy is an award-winning composer, virtuoso violinist, and professional musician based in Manhattan, New York City. With over 21 years of performance experience, he has played for more than 500 weddings and high-end events across the United States.
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Make your Wedding Dreams come true at Great Bridal Expo! Meet face-to-face with the best Wedding Professionals, including internationally acclaimed violinist Dr. Edward W. Hardy—voted 'New York City's Best Wedding Violinist.' Enjoy free live performances, exclusive giveaways, and special offers at Dr. Hardy’s booth!
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THE HAMILTON SPECTATOR
OPINION | RACHEL BARTON PINE UNPLUGGED AND IN CONCERT
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
And that special soloist is American violin virtuosa Rachel Pine who’ll be in concert for CMH on Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. in the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s Tanenbaum Pavilion, 123 King St. W... So, Pine will also be playing “Dragonfly,” a work written for her by Michael Twomey, “The Cricket Dance” by another friend, American fiddler Mark O’Connor, “Morning Birds” from American violinist-composer Gloria Justen’s suite of miniatures, “Naïve Little Pieces,” and Black and Puerto Rican composer Edward W. Hardy’s “Nevermore,” inspired by Poe’s poem “The Raven.”
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PAAIE SHINES AT HITECHMODA’S NYFW SEASON 13 SHOWCASE
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
The event attracted a host of celebrities and fashion influencers. Notable attendees included acclaimed violinist and composer Dr. Edward W. Hardy, who delivered a mesmerizing live performance, adding a melodic backdrop to the visual spectacle. His presence no only elevated the show’s ambiance but also highlighted the symbiotic relationship between fashion and music.
EDWARD W. HARDY TO PERFORM AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK’S HITECHMODA SHOW
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Join us for the most exciting and authentic fashion event of the year in New York—hiTechMODA NYFW Season 13, February 7 & 8, 2025. This season’s showcase will feature a special live performance by acclaimed violinist and composer Dr. Edward W. Hardy, whose electrifying music will enhance the atmosphere of this one-of-a-kind fashion experience. Dr. Hardy’s artistry will set the tone for an unforgettable fusion of fashion, music, and storytelling as the world’s top designers present their latest creations on the runway at The Edison Ballroom.
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NEW YORK FASHION WEEK HITECHMODA AT EDISON BALLROOM
This season’s showcase will feature a special live performance by acclaimed violinist and composer Dr. Edward W. Hardy, whose electrifying music will enhance the atmosphere of this one-of-a-kind fashion experience. Dr. Hardy’s artistry will set the tone for an unforgettable fusion of fashion, music, and storytelling as the world’s top designers present their latest creations on the runway at The Edison Ballroom.
NEW YORK FASHION WEEK HITECHMODA
WHOS ON THE MOVE
DR. EDWARD W. HARDY NAMED WINNER OF THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2025
JANUARY 28, 2025
Dr. Hardy expressed his gratitude: “I am truly honored to have shared countless beautiful musical moments with wedding couples over the years. Being recognized with another wedding award from The Knot is incredibly meaningful. Thank you to The Knot and, most importantly, to my wonderful and supportive wedding clients for making me a two-time recipient of The Knot Best of Weddings award!”
DR. EDWARD W. HARDY NAMED WINNER OFDR. EDWARD W. HARDY WINS 2025 WEDDINGWIRE COUPLES' CHOICE AWARDS®THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS 2025
JANUARY 26, 2025
Dr. Edward W. Hardy shared his excitement: "I am deeply grateful to have been part of so many unforgettable musical moments with wedding couples over the years. Being honored with the 2025 WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award—my second time receiving this recognition—is an incredible privilege. Thank you to WeddingWire for another award and, most importantly, to my amazing and supportive wedding clients for making this achievement possible!"
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2025 COUPLES' CHOICE AWARDS® WINNERS - NEAR NEW YORK CITY, NY
JANUARY 15, 2025
2025 Couples' Choice Awards® Winners near New York City, NY: Ceremony Music Winners: Edward W. Hardy.
AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA PERFORMS “HELLO AMERICA: TRANSATLANTIC”
JANUARY 14, 2025
On Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM, Carnegie Hall presents the American Composers Orchestra (ACO) in Hello, America: Transatlantic, led by Tito Muñoz in Zankel Hall. As part of the Hall's Nuestros sonidos celebration of Latin culture in the US... The orchestra, which includes violinists Ruben Rengel, Jessica McJunkins, and Dr. Edward W. Hardy, also treats audiences to Ácana, an uplifting piece by 2021 Pulitzer Prize winner Tania León; a recomposition based on Alice Coltrane's interpretation of Going Home, derived from Dvorák's Ninth Symphony and in collaboration with Brazilian percussion ensemble Harlem Samba; and an additional world premiere by Los Angeles' Tomàs Peire Serrate.
THE AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA TO PRESENT HELLO, AMERICA: TRANSATLANTIC AT CARNEGIE HALL
JANUARY 13, 2025
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EDWARD W. HARDY - voted 'New York City's Best Wedding Violinist.')