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EDWARD W. HARDY FACTS FOR KIDS
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Edward W. Hardy (born January 12, 1992) is an American composer, music director, violinist and violist. He is known as the composer, co-conceiver, music director, and violinist of the Off-Broadway show The Woodsman and is the owner of The Black Violin.
LIVE MUSIC PROJECT
WASHINGTON PERFORMING ARTS: OUR SONG, OUR STORY
DECEMBER 24, 2022
The concert brings together two of today's most exciting operatic voices in a diverse and powerful event featuring Jacqueline Echols and Justin Austin, accompanied by Damien Sneed on piano and the Griot String Quartet; Amyr Joyner on violin, Messiah Ahmed on violin, Edward W. Hardy on viola, and Thapelo Masita on cello.
BROADWAY WORLD (DENVER)
PHOTOS: SEE UNC ASIAN MIXED ENSEMBLE AT THE 2022 BEETHOVEN IN THE ROCKIES CONCERT SERIES
DECEMBER 22, 2022
See the beauty of BITR's concert Journey to the East at the UNC Campus Commons: Performance Hall below! This concert featured 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.
BROADWAY WORLD (ROCKLAND/ WESTCHESTER)
MOUNT VERNON'S GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH TO PRESENT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS WITH GRACE TODAY
DECEMBER 18, 2022
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.
BROADWAY WORLD (OFF-OFF BROADWAY)
CHRISTMAS WITH GRACE AT GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH
DECEMBER 13, 2022
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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.)... Grace Christmas Orchestra, including GBC musicians Edward W. Hardy (violin), Amadi Azikiwe (violin), Rachel Nierenberg (horn)...
BROADWAY WORLD (OPERA)
HARLEM'S ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH TO PRESENT G.F. HANDEL'S MESSIAH
DECEMBER 11, 2022
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)... Edward W. Hardy, (violin, first)...
G.F. HANDEL'S MESSIAH AT THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH
DECEMBER 9, 2022
PHOTOS: DAY OF ART (2022) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
DECEMBER 8, 2022
On October 14, 2022, the Northern Colorado Center for Arts Entrepreneurship founding members Edward W. Hardy, Dr. Sarah Off, and Dr. Rand Harmon hosted their first-ever Day of Art, an all-day event that featured Classical to Jazz music, Visual Arts, and Theatrical and Cabaret performances by current students attending the University of Northern Colorado. Day of Art was a student-produced showcase of performances and exhibits from UNCO's College of Performing and Visual Arts.
THE ABYSSINIAN BAPTIST CHURCH - G.F. HANDEL'S MESSIAH
Join G. F. Handel’s Messiah at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem... featuring Chauncey Packer (tenor), Janinah Burnett (soprano), Lucia Bradford (mezzo-soprano), Phillip Bullock (bass), Edward W. Hardy (violin, first), Messiah Ahmed (violin, second), Tia Allen (viola), Thapelo Masita (cello), Courtney Carey (conductor), Nathaniel Gumbs (continuo), [and the] Abyssinian Baptist Church Cathedral Choir.
EPISCOPAL COLORADO
CONCERTS & MUSIC
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Capitol Hill Concerts with critically-acclaimed violinist Edward W. Hardy, Saturday, April 29, at 1400 Lafayette St., Denver. For those seeking an intimate concert experience, there’s a hidden gem in the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Capitol Hill Concerts was launched in 2018 with a mission to offer high-caliber, musically-diverse, affordable and family-friendly concerts, and support community nonprofits.
OPERA WIRE
DAMIEN SNEED, JUSTIN AUSTIN & JACQUELINE ECHOLS STAR IN OPERA THEATRE OF SAINT LOUIS CONCERT
DECEMBER 2, 2022
The Opera Theatre of Saint Louis is set to present Damien Sneed‘s concert “Our Song, Our Story.” The program’s curator will provide piano accompaniment for baritone Justin Austin, and soprano Jacqueline Echols. They will be joined by the Griot String Quartet: Dr. Amyr Joyner on violin, Messiah Ahmed on violin, Edward W. Hardy on viola, and Thapelo Masita on cello.
CITY OF GREELEY (RECREATION)
ACTIVE ADULT CENTER NEWS - DECEMBER
DECEMBER 1, 2022
GRASP [Holiday Event] Monday, December 5, 2022, 1:30 pm–3:00 pm. Program will celebrate the holidays with solo violinist Edward Hardy and his program, Music of the Nutcracker. Fee: $5 members, $10 non-members
BROADWAY WORLD (CLASSICAL MUSIC)
PHOTOS: DAMIEN SNEED'S OUR SONG, OUR STORY – THE NEW GENERATION OF BLACK VOICES AT AUBURN UNIVERSITY
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
See photos of Our Song, Our Story, created and directed by composer, conductor, and multi-genre musician Damien Sneed... Amyr Joyner (violin), Messiah Ahmed (violin), Damien Sneed (piano), Amanda Lynn Bottoms (mezzo-soprano), Raven McMillon (soprano), Thapelo Masita (cello), Edward W. Hardy (viola)...
DENVER POST
CAPITOL HILL CONCERTS: EDWARD W. HARDY - CLASSICAL, POP & ORIGINAL WORKS
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
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 the Colorado premiere of Hardy's BORN FREE, a song cycle based on the poetry of Margaret Walker commissioned by Wolf Trap Opera.
BROADWAY WORLD (MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL)
INTERVIEW: RAEHANN BRYCE-DAVIS OF OUR SONG, OUR STORY – THE NEW GENERATION OF BLACK VOICES AT ORDWAY CONCERT HALL
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
The concert brings together two of today's most exciting operatic voices in a diverse and powerful event featuring Raven McMillon and Raehann Bryce-Davis, and accompanied by Damien Sneed on piano and the Griot String Quartet; Amyr Joyner on violin, Messiah Ahmed on violin, Edward W. Hardy (The Woodsman) on viola...
INTERVIEW: RAVEN MCMILLON OF OUR SONG, OUR STORY – THE NEW GENERATION OF BLACK VOICES AT ORDWAY CONCERT HALL
Created and directed by composer, conductor, and multi-genre musician Damien Sneed, Our Song, Our Story is an evening of music highlighting some of the world's most well-known operatic arias, art songs and spirituals... Edward W. Hardy (The Woodsman) on viola...
VISIT DENVER
NOVEMBER 13, 2022
Edward W. Hardy is a critically acclaimed Black and Puerto Rican composer, music director, virtuoso violinist and violist and is one of the foremost exponents of solo violin repertoire for theatrical productions. At the age of 25, “Hardy (was) one of the youngest composers to ever be accepted into the Exploring the Metropolis Con Edison Composer Residency and one of the most prominent composer / violinists in New York City” (BroadwayWorld).
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EDWARD W. HARDY - CLASSICAL, POP & ORIGINAL WORKS
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CAPITOL HILL CONCERTS: CLASSICAL, POP AND ORIGINAL WORKS: EDWARD W. HARDY, VIOLIN
NOVEMBER 12, 2022
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 the Colorado premiere of Hardy’s BORN FREE, 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 Colorful Colorado Collaborations. Their mission is bringing together Colorado Black INDIGENOUS and People of Color musicians and local businesses to celebrate collaboration creativity and commerce.
CAPITOL HILL CONCERTS: EDWARD W. HARDY – CLASSICAL, POP, & ORIGINAL WORKS
(Program) Edward W. Hardy — Evolution (pre-concert performance; inspired by the evolution of Black Music) Johann Sebastian Bach — “V. Chaconne” from Violin Partita No. 2 in D minor BWV 1004 Fritz Kreisler — Tambourin Chinois, Op. 3 Eugène Ysaÿe — Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 27, No. 3 "Ballade" Edward W. Hardy — BORN FREE (Colorado premiere)...
THEATERMANIA
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
"Edward W. Hardy, who composed the omnipresent music, plays the violin superbly." – The New York Times A portion of the proceeds from this concert will benefit Colorful Colorado Collaborations. Their mission is bringing together Colorado Black INDIGENOUS and People of Color musicians and local businesses to celebrate collaboration creativity and commerce. For tickets: https://capitolhillconcerts.com/
CARATS & CAKE | BEHIND THE SCENES
THE MAKING OF A UNIQUE ART MUSEUM WEDDING FOR YARENI AND BENJAMIN
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
For the ceremony, Edward W. Hardy played a combination of old classics and modern hits on cello and violin, including songs by The Temptations, Elvis Presley, Sixpence None The Richer, and Beyonce. And after they were declared newlyweds, Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” played in celebration.
BROADWAY WORLD (DENVER SHOWS)
EDWARD W. HARDY - CLASSICAL, POP & ORIGINAL WORKS AT FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY OF DENVER
BROADWAY WORLD
IMG ARTISTS TO PRESENT DAMIEN SNEED'S OUR SONG, OUR STORY 2022-23 TOUR
The concert brings together two of today's most exciting operatic voices in a diverse and powerful event featuring Raehann Bryce-Davis, Amanda Bottoms, and Raven McMillon (Fall 2022) and Jacqueline Echols, Janinah Burnett and Justin Austin (Winter 2023), accompanied by Damien Sneed on piano and the Griot String Quartet; Amyr Joyner on violin, Messiah Ahmed on violin, Edward W. Hardy (The Woodsman) on viola, and Thapelo Masita on cello
CAPITOL HILL CONCERTS
EDWARD W. HARDY | CLASSICAL, POP & ORIGINAL WORKS | SATURDAY APRIL 29, 2023
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
BEETHOVEN IN THE ROCKIES: CONCERT SERIES - THE LOVELAND ORCHESTRA
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Our final concert will present the Loveland Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Louie Silvestri, in a Beethoven program that will also feature the world premiere of “The Flood” - a new orchestral work by Jim Klein and Ian Jamison reflecting on the story of the 1973 flood in the Greeley and Kersey area... Edward W. Hardy, Artistic Advisor & Digital Marketing Director of the Beethoven in the Rockies: Concert Series.
BEETHOVEN IN THE ROCKIES: THE LOVELAND ORCHESTRA AT UNC CAMPUS COMMONS (PERFORMANCE HALL)
Beethoven in the Rockies: Concert Series (BITR) will have its season concert finale this Friday, October 28, 2022, featuring The Loveland Orchestra... guest pianist Adam Zukiewicz, and the world premiere of The Flood - a new orchestral work by Jim Klein & Ian Jamison... Edward W. Hardy, Artistic Advisor & Digital Marketing Director of the Beethoven in the Rockies: Concert Series.
BEETHOVEN IN THE ROCKIES: CONCERT SERIES
OUR TEAM: BEETHOVEN IN THE ROCKIES: CONCERT SERIES
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Edward W. Hardy, Digital Marketing Director and Artistic Advisor... He is also the founder and artistic director of the Omnipresent Music Festival - BIPOC Musicians Festival, the digital marketing director and artistic advisor of Beethoven in the Rockies: Concert Series, and the senior director of operations and co-founder of the Northern Colorado Center for Arts Entrepreneurship.
BEETHOVEN IN THE ROCKIES TO FEATURE THE LOVELAND ORCHESTRA IN ITS SEASON CONCERT FINALE (REVIEW)
After a beautifully engaging concert by the UNC Asian Ensemble and an exquisite and crowd-pleasing performance of "Tambourin Chinois" by Edward W. Hardy (violin) and Hanguang Wang (piano), Beethoven in the Rockies will have its season concert finale this Friday featuring The Loveland Orchestra...
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO, UNC
COLLEGE OF PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS | HIGHLIGHTS
Current doctoral violin student Edward W. Hardy performs at Carnegie Hall | October 22, 2022) | Hardy played new music with the American Composers Orchestra at Carnegie Hall with Jeffrey Zeigler, the Attacca Quartet, and Sandbox Percussion.
DAY OF ART (2022) AT AROUND GREELEY
OCTOBER 14, 2022
The Northern Colorado Center for Arts Entrepreneurship, founded by Edward W. Hardy, Dr. Sarah Off and Dr. Rand Harmon, will host an all-day event that features classical to jazz music, visual arts, theatrical, and cabaret performances by current students attending the University of Northern Colorado. DAY OF ART is a student-produced showcase of performances and exhibits from UNCO's College of Performing and Visual Arts.
UNC ASIAN MIXED ENSEMBLE
The fourth concert will take us on a journey to the East, presenting 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.
UNCO FACULTY AND COMPOSER EDWARD W. HARDY TO PRESENT THE StART SALON AT THE MOXI THEATER
OCTOBER 10, 2022
In the Fall of 2022, with the support of the PVA Dean's Office, UNCO faculty Dr. Sarah Off, Dr. Rand Harmon, and composer Edward W. Hardy brought the vision of the Northern Colorado Center for Arts Entrepreneurship to life. Following the Day of Art and Graduate Salon events, the center is excited to host the 8th annual StART Salon in the Spring of 2023.
NORTHERN COLORADO CENTER FOR ARTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP: 2022 DAY OF ART
OCTOBER 1, 2022
DAY OF ART is a student-produced showcase of performances and exhibits from UNCO’s College of Performing and Visual Arts. This reimagined experience by UNC students will bring their artistic vision to numerous local spots around Greeley, Colorado... Edward W. Hardy/ Northern Colorado Center for Arts Entrepreneurship
BEETHOVEN IN THE ROCKIES: GREELEY CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
The third concert will feature a traditional Lakota Nation music and dance ensemble, and the Greeley Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Dan Frantz, with glorious music by the Native American Ancestors and classical and modern masters. Edward W. Hardy/ Beethoven in the Rockies: Concert Series.
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StART SALON (2023)
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
On March 23, 2023, the Northern Colorado Center for Arts Entrepreneurship founding members Edward W. Hardy, Dr. Sarah Off and Dr. Rand Harmon will host the 8th annual UNCO StART Salon. See what the University of Northern Colorado students come up with for this annual multi-art event at the Moxi Theater!
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On March 23, 2023, the Northern Colorado Center for Arts Entrepreneurship founding members Edward W. Hardy, Dr. Sarah Off and Dr. Rand Harmon will host the 8th annual UNCO StART Salon. This vibrant exhibit of visual art, music, theatre, and dance is curated and presented annually by students of the College of Performing and Visual Arts for engagement with the community of Greeley, Colorado...
EDWARD W. HARDY AND UNCO FACULTY TO PRESENT GRADUATE SALON AT UNC CAMPUS COMMONS
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
"Me, Dr. Harmon, and the rest of the NOCO Center for Arts Entrepreneurship are so excited to have Mr. Hardy be a part of our team, serving as the Senior Director of Operations and Artist-Entrepreneur in Residence for the center!" - Dr. Sarah Off, University of Northern Colorado Assistant Professor of Violin, co-director at NOCO CfAE
GRADUATE SALON
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
This multi-genre concert is presented by Edward W. Hardy, senior director of operations at the Northern Colorado Center for Arts Entrepreneurship, along with co-directors Dr. Sarah Off and Dr. Rand Harmon.
DAY OF ART (2022)
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
This event allows students to display their artistic mediums in front of a live audience. NOCO Center for Arts Entrepreneurship directors Dr. Sarah Off, Dr. Rand Harmon, and senior director of operations Edward W. Hardy will partner with five community organizations/businesses that will serve as venues for the DAY OF ART functions. This reimagined experience by UNC art students will bring their artistic vision to numerous local spots around Greeley, Colorado.
UNC PRESENTS: GRADUATE SALON: EDWARD W. HARDY, VIOLIN
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The University of Northern Colorado, School of Music’s outstanding graduate students including Edward Hardy, violin, are behind this evening of musical creativity, with performances by individual students and student-led chamber groups. Enjoy this free concert that showcases the best UNCO has to offer!
SEPTEMBER 24, 2022
The University of Northern Colorado, School of Music’s amazing graduate students are behind this evening of musical creativity, with performances by individual students and student led chamber groups. Come and enjoy this family-friendly, free concert that showcases the very best UNCO has to offer! This multi-genre concert is presented by Edward W. Hardy, senior director of operations at the Northern Colorado Center for Arts Entrepreneurship, along with co-directors Dr. Sarah Off and Dr. Rand Harmon.
UNCO FACULTY AND COMPOSER EDWARD W. HARDY TO PRESENT THE DAY OF ART IN NORTHERN COLORADO
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
This event allows students to display their artistic mediums in front of a live audience. NOCO Center for Arts Entrepreneurship directors Dr. Sarah Off, Dr. Rand Harmon, and senior director of operations Edward W. Hardy will partner with five community organizations/businesses that will serve as venues for the DAY OF ART functions...
BEETHOVEN IN THE ROCKIES: BOULDER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Our second concert will feature the thrilling Boulder Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Bahman Saless, with the music of the much beloved Mozart. With Adam Zukiewicz, piano; Jubal Fulks, violin; Gal Faganel, cello. Edward W. Hardy/ Beethoven in the Rockies: Concert Series.
BEETHOVEN IN THE ROCKIES: CONCERT SERIES - THE BOULDER CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Our second concert will feature the thrilling Boulder Chamber Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Bahman Saless, with the music of the much beloved Mozart... Edward W. Hardy, Artistic Advisor & Digital Marketing Director of the Beethoven in the Rockies: Concert Series.
AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA OPENS SEASON AT CARNEGIE HALL WITH THE NATURAL ORDER
The Natural Order includes the New York premiere of Mark Adamo's Last Year, a dystopian reflection on Vivaldi's Four Seasons co-commissioned by ACO for cello soloist Jeffrey Zeigler and the American Composers Orchestra, including ACO musicians Miho Saegusa (Aizuri Quartet), Edward W. Hardy (The Woodsman), Monica Ellis and Brandon Patrick George (Imani Winds).
GREELEY TRIBUNE
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
The Northern Colorado Center for Arts Entrepreneurship will present an all-day event that features music, visual arts, theatrical, and cabaret performances by current students attending the University of Northern Colorado. DAY OF ART is a student-produced showcase of performances and exhibits from UNCO's College of Performing and Visual Arts.
UNCO Faculty and Edward W. Hardy present DAY OF ART... This event allows students to display their artistic mediums in front of a live audience. NOCO Center for Arts Entrepreneurship directors Dr. Sarah Off, Dr. Rand Harmon, and senior director of operations Edward W. Hardy will partner with five community organizations/businesses that will serve as venues for the DAY OF ART functions...
UNCO FACULTY AND COMPOSER EDWARD W. HARDY LAUNCH THE NORTHERN COLORADO CENTER FOR ARTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
The Northern Colorado Center for Arts Entrepreneurship, led by co-directors Dr. Sarah Off, Dr. Rand Harmon, and senior director of operations Edward W. Hardy, is located in Crabbe Hall, Rm 203. Throughout the 22-23 season, the NOCO CfAE will host four major community events in Greeley, Colorado. Various events will include visual art, music, theatre, and dance performances curated and presented by students of UNC PVA.
MEET EDWARD W. HARDY
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
The NOCO CfAE’s impact expands UNC’s reputation for artistic and academic excellence by realizing a connected NOCO arts community, inspiring new creative questions and explorations, and advancing the careers of students, alumni and community artist-entrepreneurs... Edward W. Hardy, Senior Director of Operations, Artist-Entrepreneur in Residence
NORTHERN COLORADO CENTER FOR ARTS ENTREPRENEURSHIP
AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES 22-23 SEASON
AUGUST 25, 2022
The Natural Order includes the New York premiere of Mark Adamo's Last Year, a dystopian reflection on Vivaldi's Four Seasons performed by Zeigler and the American Composers Orchestra, including ACO musicians Miho Saegusa (Aizuri Quartet), Edward W. Hardy (The Woodsman), Monica Ellis and Brandon Patrick George (Imani Winds).
BEETHOVEN IN THE ROCKIES CONCERT SERIES: THE COLORADO PIANO TRIO
AUGUST 19, 2022
The first concert of the 2022 BITR concert series will feature the Colorado Piano Trio performing Beethoven's Piano Trio in B-Flat major, Op. 11, as well as “fiery” tangos from the Argentinian master Astor Piazzolla - “Four Seasons: Tango Suite for piano trio"... Edward W. Hardy, Artistic Advisor & Digital Marketing Director of the Beethoven in the Rockies: Concert Series.
BEETHOVEN IN THE ROCKIES CONCERT SERIES - THE UNC ASIAN MIXED ENSEMBLE
AUGUST 15, 2022
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.
BEETHOVEN IN THE ROCKIES: UNC ASIAN MIXED ENSEMBLE
AUGUST 11, 2022
THE UNC ASIAN MIXED ENSEMBLE
AUGUST 10, 2022
GROUPMUSE (PICNIC CONCERT)
ROMANTIC MASTERPIECE: SCHUBERT CELLO QUINTET
AUGUST 9, 2022
Host and Cellist Elad Kabilio will share fascinating anecdotes about the music together with musical examples which will shed light on the remarkable process of chamber music writing by Schubert with violinists Edward Hardy, Hajnal Pivnick, Celia Hatton on viola, and cellists Grace Ho & Elad Kabilio.
SCHUBERT CELLO QUINTET
Experience the beauty of the Cello Quintet (two violins, two cellos, and a viola) together at the Marlene Meyerson Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, New York. Host and Cellist Elad Kabilio will share fascinating anecdotes about the music together with musical examples which will shed light on the remarkable process of chamber music writing by Schubert. **Family or date night friendly** Featuring: Edward W. Hardy, Hajnal Pivnick - violins, Celia Hatton - viola, Grace Ho, Elad Kabilio - cellos.
MUSICTALKS TO PRESENT SCHUBERT'S CELLO QUINTET IN NYC'S CENTRAL PARK THIS WEEK
AUGUST 2, 2022
Host and Cellist Elad Kabilio of MusicTalks will share fascinating anecdotes about the music with musical examples which will shed light on the remarkable process of chamber music writing by Schubert. This sunset program will feature violinists Edward W. Hardy, Hajnal Pivnick, violist Celia Hatton, and cellists Grace Ho and Elad Kabilio.
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PEOPLE PRETENDING TO PLAY VIOLIN FOR CASH IN SWFL
JULY 28, 2022
Are People Pretending to Play Violin for Cash in SWFL? There seems to be a scam happening Nationwide. People pretending to play the violin is the next evil pandemic to hit America. In a play on the term “lip-syncing,” or in this situation, “finger-syncing.” This is straight-up fakery. Actual REAL Violin Players:... Composer and violinist Edward W. Hardy performs during the Haute Living Celebration of 50 Cent With Watches Of Switzerland on October 21, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Haute Living
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WHEN IT COMES TO MUSIC VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE
JULY 22, 2022
... Classical music, due to its most famous composers, is a genre that often suggests music from the past. However, classical music is also a genre thriving in modernity, with composers such as Unsuk Chin and Edward W. Hardy continuing to compose exciting and new works...
GOLDEN HORNET - AUSTIN
OUR NETWORK OF COMPOSERS AND COLLABORATORS
JULY 17, 2022
One of the founding principals of Golden hornet was to give emerging composers their chance to step into the spotlight. This page is an ever-evolving alphabetical list of the composers, ensembles, and other collaborators that have participated in a Golden Hornet program. Click on the photos to learn more about these amazing artists! Participated in a Golden Hornet program but don’t see your name? Contact us, so that we can add you... Edward W. Hardy.
BROADWAY WORLD (AUSTIN)
ANDRE HAYWARD AND FRIENDS TO PERFORM AT THE 2022 AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
JULY 16, 2022
In a collaboration with Golden Hornet, Austin Chamber Music Center presents jazz legend Andre Hayward. Hayward's ensemble will perform work by composers Vincent Gardner, Edward W. Hardy, Claudia Hayden, Philip K. Jones II, and Hayward himself.
GOLDEN HORNET
ANDRE HAYWARD & FRIENDS
Program order to be announced from the stage Serene Intentions | Andre Hayward Wifi (World Premiere) | Claudia Hayden Untitled | Vincent Gardner Doxology | Philip K. Jones II Flying | Edward W. Hardy Peace Offering | Andre Hayward. Andre Hayward, trombone & curator Gene Genteno, saxophone Santana Rojas, trumpet Edward W. Hardy, violin Ilia de la Rosa, cello Jimmy Blazer, bass Philip K. Jones II, piano Terrance McDaniel, drums
AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC CENTER
EDWARD W. HARDY
JULY 6, 2022
Currently, Edward’s discography contains 8 singles, 1 album, and his list of original compositions include works for solo violin, voice, harp, piano, string quartet, string trio, string duo, Latin ensemble, and soundtracks for film and stage. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts commissioned Edward’s song cycle, BORN FREE (Sorrow Home, Lineage, The Struggle Staggers Us, and Southern Song) and premiered the work as part of their 2022 UNTRAPPED series.
PRINCE GEORGE'S SUITE, MAGAZINE & MEDIA
LINEAGE: POEMS OF MARGARET WALKER
JULY 1, 2022
Wolf Trap Filene Artists Tiffany Townsend, and Cory McGee explore themes of family and home, centered around a world-premiere commission for Ms. Townsend by composer/violinist Edward W. Hardy on poems of Margaret Walker.
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FAMILY ENJOYMENT THE THEME FOR WOLF TRAP PERFORMANCES
JUNE 30, 2022
Wolf Trap Filene Artists Tiffany Townsend and Cory McGee explore themes of family and home. This performance is a world-premiere commission for Townsend by composer/violinist Edward W. Hardy featuring Walker’s poems.
AMERICAN TOWNS
JUNE 29, 2022
Filene Artists Tiffany Townsend, and Cory McGee explore themes of family and home, centered around a world-premiere commission for Ms. Townsend by composer/violinist Edward W. Hardy on poems of Margaret Walker.
JUNE 28, 2022
Edward W. Hardy — BORN FREE (world premiere) Filene Artists Tiffany Townsend, and Cory McGee explore themes of family and home, centered around a world-premiere commission for Ms. Townsend by composer/violinist Edward W. Hardy on poems of Margaret Walker.
JUNE 22, 2022
Commissioned by the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Edward W. Hardy's new song cycle “BORN FREE” will be premiered by acclaimed soprano Tiffany Townsend, pianist Alex Munger and the composer on violin. This song cycle is based on four poems by Margaret Walker and will explore themes of family, home, and self. This concert will feature Filene artist Cory McGee performing excerpts from H. Leslie Adams’ “Nightsongs” and “Home”.
THE GEORGETOWNER
JUNE 21, 2022
...Edward W. Hardy's new song cycle “BORN FREE” will be premiered by acclaimed soprano Tiffany Townsend, pianist Alex Munger and the composer on violin. This song cycle is based on four poems by Margaret Walker and will explore themes of family, home, and self.
AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA
WELCOME TO ACO’S EARSHOT NEW MUSIC READINGS/ AMERICAN COMPOSERS ORCHESTRA
JUNE 16, 2022
In ACO’s 45-year history, 30 of those years have included a New Music Reading program, first known as the Whitaker New Music Readings, subsequently as the Underwood New Music Readings, and now as EarShot New Music Readings... Violin I - Karen Kim, Meghan Todt William, Edward Hardy, Sashka Korzenska...
WOLF TRAP OPERA | UNTRAPPED OPERA
JUNE 15, 2022
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING
EVENT WRAP UP: IIL'S AGILE & SCRUM ONLINE CONFERENCE (REVIEW)
JUNE 13, 2022
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... Edward W. Hardy, Founder & Artistic Director, Omnipresent Music Festival
CARNEGIE HALL'S LINK UP: THE ORCHESTRA SINGS FREE ONLINE CONCERT NOW AVAILABLE
JUNE 7, 2022
...Carnegie Hall's Weill Music Institute-Carnegie Hall created its own orchestra comprised of local musicians including Kelly Hall-Tompkins (Fiddler on the Roof), Edward W. Hardy (The Woodsman) & Hamilton Berry (PUBLIQuartet), alumni from the Hall's national youth ensembles for stellar teen musicians and Ensemble Connect, the fellowship program of Carnegie Hall, The Juilliard School, and the Weill Music Institute in partnership with the New York City Department of Education.
BROADWAY WORLD (WASHINGTON D.C.)
WOLF TRAP OPERA ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE OF EDWARD W. HARDY'S BORN FREE
MAY 20, 2022
Wolf Trap Opera has announced the world premiere of BORN FREE, composed by Edward W. Hardy with lyrics by American poet and writer Margaret Walker. BORN FREE, a song cycle based on four poems by Margaret Walker (Sorrow Home, Lineage, The Struggle Staggers Us and Southern Song) for soprano, violin, and piano, is a newly commissioned work by the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.
ANDRE HAYWARD & FRIENDS 2022 - AUSTIN CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
MAY 17, 2022
In a collaboration with Golden Hornet, ACMC presents jazz legend Andre Hayward. Program order: Serene Intentions | Andre Hayward, Wifi (World Premiere) | Claudia Hayden, Untitled | Vincent Gardner, Doxology | Philip K. Jones II, Flying | Edward W. Hardy, Peace Offering | Andre Hayward.
APOLLO THEATER
THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT (DIGITAL PROGRAM)
MAY 13, 2022
ORCHESTRA MEMBERS…Violin I Kelly Hall-Thompkins, Diane Bruce, Curtis Stewart, D. Paul Woodiel, Ashley Horne, Clayton Penrose-Whitmore, Edward W. Hardy Sander Strenger Daniel Constant…
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO'S SCHOOL OF MUSIC WILL PRESENT FAREWELL CONCERT FOR MAESTRO RUSSELL GUYVER
APRIL 24, 2022
The University of Northern Colorado's School of Music will present a farewell concert in honor of retiring maestro Dr. Russell Guyver. The ‘Guyver Farewell concert’ will feature the UNC Sinfonia, a chamber orchestra comprising of conductor Russell Guyver, concertmaster Jubal Fulks, assistant concertmaster Edward W. Hardy, and other faculty, graduate students, family, friends and alumni of UNC.
BROADWAY WORLD (OFF-BROADWAY)
THE APOLLO THEATER, ACO & NBT TO PRESENT THE GATHERING: A COLLECTIVE SONIC RING SHOUT
APRIL 20, 2022
On Saturday, May 7 at 8:00 pm ET live and in-person, three major, mission-aligned organizations-the Apollo and American Composers Orchestra (ACO), with co-curation by National Black Theatre (NBT)- will present The Gathering: A Collective Sonic Ring Shout... This evening-length program will be anchored by a 70-member orchestra including New York City violinists Kelly Hall-Thompkins (Fiddler on the Roof), Curtis Stewart (Grammy-nominated), Edward W. Hardy (The Woodsman), and a 50-voice choir...
UNCO'S HISTORIC URSA CONSORT WILL PRESENT AN EVENING OF WORKS BY VIVALDI AND BACH
The University of Northern Colorado URSA Early Music consort, under the direction of Derek Chester and Jubal Fulks, will present Bach's Jesu, Meine Freude Motet, Vivaldi's La Folia, and vocal solo selections from Bach's Cantatas and Passions. This concert will feature Colorado musicians Jubal Fulks, Edward W. Hardy, Miriam Kapner...
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2022 SOUTHARD COMPETITION WINNERS CONCERT
APRIL 6, 2022
Wednesday, April 06, 2022 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm. UNC Campus Commons Greeley, CO. Winners of the 2022 Angie Southard Music Competition will perform on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the UNC Campus Commons Performance Hall. This concert will begin with a performance by violinist Edward W. Hardy and pianist Joe McAllister (2nd prize winners)...
The phenomenal winners of the 2022 Angie Southard Music Competition will perform on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the UNC Campus Commons Performance Hall. 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)...
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO: 2022 SOUTHARD COMPETITION WINNERS CONCERT
Winners of the 2022 Angie Southard Music Competition will perform on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at the UNC Campus Commons Performance Hall. This concert will begin with a performance by violinist Edward W. Hardy and pianist Joe McAllister...
EDWARD W. HARDY, GEORGINA ESCOBAR, AND MORE WILL PRESENT AT UNCO'S FIRST ARTS EQUITY SUMMIT
APRIL 1, 2022
The College of Performing and Visual Arts at the University of Northern Colorado is holding its first-ever Arts Equity Summit! Acclaimed artists include Edward W. Hardy (Off-Broadway Composer and Violinist), Georgina Escobar (Playwright and Director), Cris Dirksen (Cellist and Singer-Songwriter)...
UNC'S FIRST ARTS EQUITY SUMMIT FEATURES EDWARD W. HARDY, GEORGINA ESCOBAR & MORE!
MARCH 31, 2022
On Friday, April 1, 2022, the University of Northern Colorado, College of Performing and Visual Arts, will hold its first-ever Arts Equity Summit! Acclaimed artists include Edward W. Hardy (Off-Broadway Composer and Violinist), Georgina Escobar (Playwright and Director), Cris Dirksen (Cellist and Singer-Songwriter)...
THE ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS ANNOUNCES 2022-2023 SEASON
MARCH 30, 2022
The concert brings together two of today's most exciting operatic voices in a diverse and powerful event featuring Raehann Bryce-Davis and Brandie Inez Sutton accompanied by the Griot String Quartet and Damien Sneed on piano. Members of the Griot String Quartet include violinists Amyr Joyner and Messiah Ahmed, violist Edward W. Hardy and cellist Thapelo Masita. This concert is an Arts Partnership co-presentation.
TRAVIS T. KORNEGAY WILL PRESENT AFRICAN AMERICAN EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC CONCERT
MARCH 25, 2022
This unique concert will focus on the performance and history of excellence in African American music... 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...
ARTS EQUITY SUMMIT (2022)
MARCH 24, 2022
The College of Performing and Visual Arts is holding our first-ever Arts Equity Summit!...3:30 - 4:30 pm Student Performer Edward W. Hardy (Violin) Campus Commons Performance Hall UNC doctoral candidate violinist Edward W. Hardy will perform his original solo violin composition, "Evolution–Inspired by the Evolution of Black Music."
UNCO TO PRESENT A CONCERT AND SILENT AUCTION BENEFITTING THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE
MARCH 21, 2022
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.
BROADWAY WORLD (TV)
RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE STAR OLIVIA LUX PERFORMS LIVE TONIGHT AT THE Q
MARCH 15, 2022
The Q will be hosting a live music experience with RuPaul's Drag Race alum and fan favorite Olivia Lux. This show features 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).
BROADWAY WORLD (CABARET)
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW RELEASES PROGRAMMING FOR THE UPCOMING WEEK
MARCH 12, 2022
Next week, FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond... Accompanying NYC musicians include Edward W. Hardy (composer of The Woodsman), Caroline Moore, and Jorden Amir.
UNC OPEN SPACE FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSIC: FACULTY GALA CONCERT
MARCH 10, 2022
2022 Open Space Guests & Performers The 2022 Festival, directed by Dr. Paul Elwood and Professor Vijay Chalasani, features composer, bandleader, and improvisor Graham Reynolds, "the quintessential modern composer." UNC music faculty and students and the UNCommon Ensemble join to collaborate on 3 evenings of concerts, including "Music for Climate," which features contemporary music written about nature and/or climate change. Featured performers include Vijay Chalasani, Edward W. Hardy, and Dr. Sarah Off.
MARCH 9, 2022
ANALISE SCARPACI, HENRY PLATT & MORE TO STAR IN 54 SINGS SARA BAREILLES
MARCH 8, 2022
FEINSTEIN'S/54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club, will present 54 Sings Sara Bareilles on March 18th at 9:45pm... Band members include Edward W. Hardy (The Woodsman, violinist), Jorden Amir (violist), and Caroline Moore (percussionist).
OXFORD PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA TO MAKE CARNEGIE HALL DEBUT WITH GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING VIOLINIST MAXIM VENGEROV
MARCH 7, 2022
The Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra prides itself on making exceptional and unique musical experiences, bringing new and engaging interpretations to well-loved works in the classical repertoire. The Oxford Philharmonic's American branch, the American Friends of the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, will include violinists Gary Kosloski, Edward W. Hardy, and Nikita Morozov, among others.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO TO PRESENT SOMETHING ROTTEN! THE MUSICAL
MARCH 4, 2022
After an incredible opening night, the University of Northern Colorado continues its run of Something Rotten! at the Langworthy Theatre from March 3 - 6. Musical direction by Trent Hines, featuring musicians Edward W. Hardy, Micah Thole, Jerry Ko, Christopher Vasquez, Natalie Sylva-Brown, Alex Burse, and Brian Jaffe.
FAR OUT MAGAZINE
HEAR NINA SIMONE'S BEAUTIFUL ISOLATED VOCAL FOR 'STRANGE FRUIT'
MARCH 3, 2022
To this day, Billie Holiday is known as the primary singer of the historic track ‘Strange Fruit’. However, there have been plenty of artists to bring their take to it over the years. Siouxsie and the Banshees, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Josh White, UB40, Bettye LaVette, Jeff Buckley, Edward W. Hardy, Annie Lennox, and so many more have taken on the song. Even Kanye West sampled it in one of his songs.
POP-UP GIVEAWAY OF NEWLEY RELEASED SHEET MUSIC FROM THE WOODSMAN ANNOUNCED
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
Down the Yellow Brick Pod is hosting a unique Patreon party that will feature composer Edward W. Hardy. Hardy, a current doctoral candidate at the University of Northern Colorado, is the composer, music director, and violinist of the smash hit Off-Broadway show THE WOODSMAN, recipient of the 2016 Obie Award, and the 2014 Jim Henson Foundation Grant.
AN INTIMATE AFFAIR WITH VIOLINIST EDWARD W. HARDY (ENCORE)
FEBRUARY 14, 2022
Critically acclaimed violinist Edward W. Hardy will be joined by UNCO staff pianist Joe McAllister for an extraordinarily romantic evening of Classical, Argentinian, Rock & Roll, Pop, and Broadway music that comes from the heart. This is an encore performance of Hardy's concert at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater.
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AN INTIMATE AFFAIR WITH VIOLINIST EDWARD W. HARDY
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Joe's Pub will allow audiences to experience Edward’s talent in an intimate atmosphere for an evening of exquisite music... “Edward W. Hardy, who composed the omnipresent music, plays the violin superbly.” – The New York Times
UN-BLOCK THE MUSIC
SPEND YOUR FRIDAY NIGHT WITH EDWARD HARDY AT NYC’S JOE’S PUB FOR AN ECLECTIC MUSICAL TREAT
Joe’s Pub will present Violinist Edward W. Hardy tonight at 7 p.m. “Un-Block The Music” spoke to Edward this week about his career and this show. I guarantee it is nothing you have ever heard or ever seen. Just to peek your interest, Edward has accompanied Itzhak Perlman and Justin Bieber…Huh???
BROADWAY WORLD (OFF-OFF-BROADWAY)
AN INTIMATE AFFAIR WITH VIOLINIST EDWARD W. HARDY AT JOE'S PUB AT THE PUBLIC THEATER
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.
HE FOLLOWED HIS PASSION FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC FROM HARLEM TO COLORADO
(INTERVIEW)
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Edward Hardy fell in love with the violin at age seven. He was with his parents at his elementary school in Spanish Harlem in New York City when he heard some young violinists in an after school program. “I tapped my mom on the shoulder and just said “I want to do that.”
... This violin recital will fulfill Hardy's first University of Northern Colorado doctoral recital requirement. Free Admission. No ticket reservations are required.
AN INTIMATE AFFAIR (ENCORE): EDWARD W. HARDY, VIOLIN
“Critically acclaimed violinist Edward W. Hardy will be joined by pianist Joe McAllister for an extraordinarily romantic evening of Classical, Argentinian, Rock & Roll, Pop, and Broadway music that comes from the heart. This 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.”
UNCO TO PRESENT THE ENCORE PERFORMANCE OF AN INTIMATE AFFAIR WITH VIOLINIST EDWARD W. HARDY
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
The University of Northern Colorado will host this Valentine's Day concert on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 6:30 PM MT in Kepner Hall (Milne Auditorium). Critically acclaimed violinist Edward W. Hardy, will be joined by UNCO staff pianist Joe McAllister ... This is an encore performance of Hardy's concert at Joe's Pub at The Public Theater.
NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS
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...
JOE'S PUB ANNOUNCES NEW AND RESCHEDULED WINTER PROGRAMMING
JANUARY 31, 2022
Tomorrow is the first day of Black History Month. Join us and commemorate memorable performances from Britton & The Sting, Carl Hancock Rux, Greg Banks, Edward W. Hardy, J. Hoard, Kendall Thomas, Mykal Kilgore, Nicole Henry, Nona Hendryx and Xavier Smith.
TALKIN' BROADWAY
An Intimate Affair with Violinist Edward W. Hardy Friday, February 11 at 7PM 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.
JOE'S PUB TO PRESENT AN INTIMATE AFFAIR WITH VIOLINIST EDWARD W. HARDY
JANUARY 26, 2022
Joe's Pub will bring back Edward W. Hardy, founder and artistic director of the Omnipresent Music Festival, and acclaimed music director & pianist Drew Wutke, for a concert full of heartfelt music that ranges from Classical to Broadway music.
THE SOMERVILLE TIMES
NEWSTALK – JANUARY 26
We wish all of our Facebook friends, such... Edward W Hardy, Geraldine Nevaras and Simon Shapiro a very happy birthday. We hope everyone has a great day. To all the others we may have missed, we sincerely wish them the very best of birthdays.
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