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dr edward w hardy official site top of page bio biography creative work scholarship awards teaching philosophy professional teaching performances timeline videos classical videos jazz videos pop videos hip hop videos rock videos soundtrack videos press celebs talk reviews list of works projects omnipresent music festival griot string quartet three pieces inspired by edgar allan poe a brooklyn boy the woodsman the woodsman off broadway album the pearl diver event specialist shop more use tab to navigate through the menu items critically acclaimed composer violinist actor where sound speaks edward w hardy who composed the omnipresent music plays the violin superbly credit lia chang listen to hardy s original works arrangements collaborations evolution for solo violin by edward w hardy colorado public radio cpr classical performance studio strange fruit for string quartet by billie holiday abel meeropol arranged by edward w hardy the general theological seminary nyc church service daniel constant violin tia allen viola thapelo masita cello born free for soprano violin and piano by edward w hardy lyrics by margaret walker performed by the almost quintet grace s st paul s church nyc public concert thong song back that azz up not like us violin cover by sisqo juvenile and kendrick lamar arr edward w hardy southampton nyc private event zigeunerweisen for violin orchestra by pablo de sarasate littleton united methodist church colorado public concert the colors of my life from barnum by cy coleman michael stewart arranged by drew wutke cipriani 42nd street american theatre wing nyc private event recent interview with multi genre performances on the town with solo violinist dr edward w hardy backstage pass with lia chang ep 138 richard rodgers amphitheater nyc public concert click here for hardy s performance archive musical stories sheet music recordings merchandise web design artist services in the press articles interviews reviews forbes how critically acclaimed violinist edward w hardy is transforming mood into music interview february 23 2021 american composer and virtuoso violinist and violist edward w hardy is one such performer seeking out creative ways to continue his craft i am blessed to have had a fulfilling musical career pre pandemic but now most of my career has evaporated says hardy recently i composed and performed music that reflects our current time and one piece even ties most of the black music genres together read more music city review composing the magic of oz dr edward w hardy on his music for the woodsman interview august 5 2026 writing for the woodsman required me to think more like a filmmaker than a traditional theater composer i conceived the score as a dramatic narrative rather than simply incidental music the collaboration between the puppetry and pantomime helped me understand what each moment of this nearly silent production required and what my role was in guiding the audience s emotional journey every musical phrase had to communicate intention emotion pacing and transformation read more the philadelphia inquirer see it hear it feel it all the philly art we loved this week review july 4 2026 anna deavere smith crafted a riveting world that showcased fierce resilience disarming humor and profound empathy during a painfully divided time the story is fueled by original music from actor violinist edward w hardy it was an honor to experience one of the earliest presentations of this play which will likely grow into a major production it s the kind of honest work about this nation s bloody conflicted history that feels like essential viewing for anyone who calls themself a patriot read more new york concert review love earth death a dialogue between black and chinese voices in review august 20 2026 born free nyc premiere by dr edward w hardy b 1992 a song cycle sorrow home lineage the struggle staggers us and southern song for soprano violin and piano is the work of a promising and talented composer there are languorous blues fire in the belly storms plaintive despair and a stately dignity of voice and purpose that all figure prominently in these songs read more broadway world photos see the music of sho kuon at carnegie hall s weill recital hall review may 9 2024 while each piece held significant meaning within kuon s musical and personal journeys highlights included a mesmerizing performance of coexistence by kuon on piano and dr edward w hardy on violin a thrilling rendition of in summer featuring kuon hardy keita ogawa on percussion and greg pattillo on flute and the celebratory japanese festival matsuri that involved every performer on stage and in the audience read more the new york times led by a tender heart before it is ripped out review february 22 2015 edward w hardy who composed the omnipresent music plays the violin superbly throughout occasionally complemented by the actors choral vocals or percussion hand claps finger snaps this soundscape and the lighting by catherine clark do much to conjure the mood the nine cast members are busy they operate the puppets too read more haute living q a with composer and musician edward w hardy interview january 20 2020 however hardy is also constantly pushing himself to evolve and challenge himself in new areas of his career whether it s taking on new genres of music or new projects he does so with determination and an extremely charming and amenable attitude that has made him a natural star in whatever role he s in haute living got to experience his talent on two separate occasions and each time hardy showed up confident collected and ready to bring a stellar show to each crowd he was performing for captivating the audience with his mesmerizing compositions read more the strad he handed me the black violin and said try this one it was love at first sight interview december 4 2018 flash forward to 2017 i created my first one man show called six violins some of those featured were inexpensive violins that i purchased and restored others were on loan and although several years had passed i had never stopped thinking about the black violin so i got in touch with guy hoping that by some chance he still had it to my surprise he did and he even remembered that young boy so full of wonder and enthusiasm read more playbill how the composer of the woodsman found his passion interview october 25 2016 music is so important in that show as there is almost no dialogue you must have relished that opportunity eh to be able to tell a story through one instrument and to convey all these emotions and love scenes suspense and drama it s really fun i take pleasure in writing music that is parallel to what the play is telling you almost so that if you close your eyes you can still tell what is happening that s what i love to do read more celebs talk what celebrities say about edward w hardy hilary hahn violincase strange fruit arr by edward w hardy repost from edwardwhardy this week i had the pleasure of creating music with my friends again i haven t been in the same room with other musicians for several months due to covid 19 but boy was this a fulfilling experience that lifted my spirits ciara renée ciararenee8 edwardwhardy awh i would have been down for that too i just wanted more fantastic work leslie odom jr leslieodomjr y all were perfection all evening such a pleasure her music officialhermusic rosie ro sie edwardwhardy u r talented and beautiful edward lori tan chinn congrats young edward w hardy virtuoso violinist violist composer dang you gotta see this video of him playing vivaldi goo gl hyxmni a fantastic beautiful production you did a great job loved it sterling elliott celloster sounds incredible laura benanti laurabenanti yessssssssss edward w hardy edwardwhardy thewoodsman album is now released to the public experience a music journey unlike any other www edwardwhardy com thewoodsmanalbum andrew lloyd webber andrewlloydwebber a beautiful performance teamalw this is one of my favorite songs by andrewlloydwebber and i dream of performing it with a beautiful christine daaé soprano one of these days ️ steven pa squale stevenpasquale edwardwhardy thewoodsmanplay congratulations to you sir incredibly well done spencer x 2 65 m subscribers was here when this dropped awesome job bro about praised for composing the omnipresent music and playing the violin superbly the new york times composer violinist and actor dr edward w hardy bridges classical contemporary and black musical traditions known for his acclaimed score for the obie award winning the woodsman and his work as composer violinist and actor in anna deavere smith s basil biggs he has performed at carnegie hall 33 times and appeared at jazz at lincoln center the kennedy center the met gala and new york fashion week a downbeat award winner with one album eight singles and a growing catalog of genre spanning compositions hardy continues shaping contemporary violin performance through storytelling and cultural reflection read full biography see discography links timeline stats creative work scholarship and awards teaching philosophy statement professional teaching experience press images with celebs performance shots headshots and fan art doctoral dissertation luxury violinist attire music lists gallery clientele trusted by over 500 wedding clients and world class brands upcoming performances dr edward w hardy subway series mta music experience the subway series public solo violin performances by dr edward w hardy at grand central terminal presented as part of the mta music program and proudly sponsored by the sound kulture brand and marco alexander drawing from classical repertoire jazz latin music rock and contemporary popular works dr hardy presents a wide ranging multi genre program that reflects the versatility of the modern violin each performance is approached with the same level of preparation professionalism and presentation as his formal concert engagements reinforcing his commitment to artistic excellence in both traditional and nontraditional performance spaces these performances are intended to make high level live music accessible to a broad public audience fostering an inclusive environment in which the boundaries between performer and listener are intentionally dissolved october 23 28 31 2026 free november 2 5 7 8 2026 free grand central terminal nyc click here for more details american composers orchestra 2026 gala and creative catalyst awards aco presents its 2026 gala creative catalyst awards on october 27 2026 at carnegie hall held immediately preceding our performance of hello america we gather here we are delighted to honor composer thea musgrave and td regional president metro new york ralph bumbaca and we hope you will join us for an inspiring evening celebrating music leadership and community the evening will begin at 5 30pm with pre concert cocktails and dinner in the weill terrace room followed by the performance in zankel hall at 7 30pm the celebration will conclude with a post concert dessert reception in the weill terrace room cocktail musical entertainment by violinist dr edward w hardy tuesday october 27 2026 5 30 7 00 pm est 65 71 carnegie hall weill terrace room nyc click here for more details american composers orchestra hello america we gather here the american composers orchestra represents endless possibility and no two performances are ever alike tonight hear the legendary new music ensemble and conductor kedrick armstrong premiere five new works by exciting american composers joined by electric violinist tracy silverman vietnamese instrumentalist vân ánh vanessa võ clarinetist andrzej ciepliński vocalist mali irene and percussionist sidney hopson these new works explore the ways in which music is designed to bring people together in specific settings from memorials and weddings to town halls and street dances by exploring music from these gatherings on the zankel hall concert stage they reframe the idea of a concert gathering and offer a unique window into this nearly universal human experience dr edward w hardy violin tuesday october 27 2026 7 30 pm est 65 71 carnegie hall zankel hall nyc click here for more details worcester orchestra ellington and gershwin music worcester s artist in residence everett mccorvey s conducts the worcester chorus the wpi festival chorus and a guest orchestra in a concert showcasing the work of duke ellington and george gershwin two monumental american composers of the 20th century this program features gershwin s incomparable porgy and bess arranged for solo piano orchestra and chorus as well as a choral arrangement of his rhapsody in blue alongside an orchestral performance of ellington s last work three black kings written to commemorate king balthazar king solomon and martin luther king jr sunday november 1 2026 5 00 pm est 20 80 the hanover theatre worcester ma click here for more details click here for upcoming past performances performances event 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