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Classical to Pop Violinist
Dr. Edward W. Hardy is a professional musician based in Manhattan, New York City who specializes in performing for newlyweds and their guests. This experienced musician is conservatory-trained and has performed for more than 500 weddings throughout the United States. He serves couples marrying in New York City, the tri-state area, and throughout the United States.
This talented musician boasts an impressive resume that includes performances at Carnegie Hall and residencies at prestigious institutions. Dr. Hardy has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Huffington Post, New York Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, and more. He holds a Doctor of Arts degree in violin performance from the University of Northern Colorado.
When you book with Dr. Edward W. Hardy, he will strive to create a magical atmosphere for your celebration. From the rehearsal dinner to the reception, Dr. Hardy can set the mood for romance with the sounds of the violin. He can perform a wide variety of genres from pop to classical and is happy to learn new songs if you have a special request.
“Edward W. Hardy, who composed the omnipresent music, plays the violin superbly.” - The New York Times
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Business Attributes
- Black-owned Business
- Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business
Instruments
- Viola
- Violin
Music Genres
- Classical
- Hip-Hop
- Jazz
- Latin
- Pop
- R&B
Music Services
- Live Music
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Welcome Party
- Wedding
- After Party
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Edward W. Hardy, a solo violinist, receives glowing reviews for his musical performances at weddings and events. Clients praise his talent, reliability, extensive song list, and ability to create a magical atmosphere. Edward's professionalism, communication, and attention to detail are commended, with many mentioning his exceptional performance during ceremonies and cocktail hours. Reviewers emphasize his flexibility, accommodating nature, and the unforgettable touch he adds to special occasions, making him highly recommended for anyone seeking a talented and personable violinist for their event.- Top reviews
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Dr. Hardy brought the perfect touch of elegance to our ceremony. His professionalism, timeliness, and flexibility made everything seamless. We couldn’t recommend him more!
Wow, wow, wow! Dr. Hardy is a one-of-a-kind solo violinist! He performed at our cocktail hour, and it was like having a live soundtrack for the best day of our lives. His energy, skill, and ability to read the room made every moment extra special. If you’re on the fence, just book him—you won’t regret it!
Edward was such a pleasure to work with. He took the time to understand our preferences and created a customized setlist that was perfect for our ceremony. His performance was flawless, and our guests kept telling us how beautiful the music was. If you’re looking for someone who’s talented and reliable, Edward is the one!
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Edward played at our wedding with 200 guests and it felt like a fairytale! The sound of his violin filled the space with so much warmth and beauty. We asked him for a special rendition of Celia Cruz’s “Tu Voz,” which wasn’t on his already extensive musical lists, and it was absolutely breathtaking and brought tears to our eyes as we walked down the aisle. We loved it and I can't thank you enough. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
My husband and I contacted Dr. Hardy via The Knot, he responded within the hour, scheduled a consultation the very next morning, and we sent our deposit (in full) the following day. His enthusiasm, trustworthiness, care, and credibility are unmatched.
On the day of our Central Park wedding, Edward performed at our ceremony, and we were absolutely blown away! It's just like his videos, but even better! And when he says "one-man band," he truly means it. Edward’s entire audio setup took about 10 minutes, and he even tested a few songs for sound levels. He also brought an extra microphone, which we desperately needed when the wedding officiant’s microphone stopped working—what a lifesaver!
His performance of "Bittersweet Symphony" as I walked down the aisle was breathtaking, and the music during the ceremony was absolutely perfect. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how amazing the music was, and they kept making requests, which Edward graciously played—especially for my mother.
Edward, you truly made our ceremony feel so special, and we can’t thank you enough. Merry Christmas!!
We had Dr. Hardy perform during our cocktail hour, and it was hands down the best decision we made! His diverse song selection catered to all of our tastes—ranging from my parents' favorite rock classics to our love for both old and new hip-hop. Edward truly envisioned and brought to life an incredible performance that perfectly suited our event. We’re still getting compliments about his violin playing, and we will absolutely hire him again for future family functions. Highly recommend!
Dr. Hardy's performance was everything we dreamed of and more! His music made our ceremony feel even more elegant and personal, and the way he played our first dance song, ‘Careless Whisper,’ had us both in tears, hot, and laughing the entire time! Edward’s attention to detail and ability to create an emotional connection through his music made our wedding extremely special and we couldn't be more grateful. Thank you so much, Dr. Hardy, for the treasured memories!
Edward performed during my proposal. From the moment I reached out to Edward until the time came to propose, Edward was punctual, communicative, and accommodating. His catalog of songs that he can play was far deeper than any other violinist I spoke to. Edward is a true professional and incredible performer. We are so lucky and grateful to have been able to share such a special memory with him.
Edward W. Hardy is an unforgettable part of our wedding! Walking in to hearing you play was magical!!! We are still getting compliments about how beautiful the music was and I could not have been happier seeing everyone sing and dance to your music. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!!!
My wife and I hire Edward to play at our wedding because the venue didn't allow amplified sound. As someone who is obsessed with music it was really important to have that as part of our special day AND to find someone who played music my wife and I grew up with.
Edward was the perfect fit. He has a song list of classical music and popular pop songs, but he also has R&B, soul, and hip-hop which better aligns with the music we were seeking. He was great both during the planning process (timely responses, calling and reaching out if he felt you might need a little extra support) and on the day of. Our family loved the music he played and gave a lot of compliments!
I'd definitely recommend Edward to others. He's professional, talented, and overall a good person.
We booked Edward for our cocktail hour a month before our wedding at The Capitale in NYC and couldn't have been more impressed! Before we made our entrance, me and Melissa were standing by the doors just listening to his amazing music! Edward, thank you so much for sharing your music with all of us!
Just a absolute pleasure to work with, Eddie is an energetic, appreciative, patient and amazingly talented violinist. He’s not a “nice to have” he’s a necessity for your wedding. Chaconne was performed beautifully. Thank you Eddie!
Edward was amazing. Incredible communicative throughout the entire planning process and accommodating. We got so many compliments on his music from all different guests. Couldn't recommend him enough.
Edward was amazing! We got to select every part of our day and he spent time with us before to walk through our music selections. I wish I could of been able to enjoy him more. If your in the Colorado area and what a violinist to play your at your wedding Edward is the man!
Edward was fantastic to work with, played beautiful music, and made our lives easy on the day of our wedding! He was very respectful of our preferences in terms of song selection. He was also generous with his time when he was not playing — answering questions and talking with our friends and family who were very complimentary as well. We are very happy he could play for us and our guests!
It was AMAZING to work with Edward! He is a down-to-earth guy and was knowledgeable about other aspects of our wedding outside his participation. He also gave us an extensive list of his songs that has everything you can imagine, and we choose what we’d want to hear. We had Edward play songs by the Beatles, Bill Withers, Elton John, Queen, The Postal Service, Carlos Santana, Bob Marley, and Lil Nas, to name a few, and all of our guests complimented how much they loved the music. They couldn’t believe an actual violinist was performing all of these songs for them (and I even heard he took requests during the cocktail hour!). If I ever renew my vows, I will hire Edward again. 1000% recommend!
Edward, thank you so much for everything. Our guests were so impressed with your talent. You made our special day so memorable. Your professionalism, communication and overall customer service was outstanding and we are so thankful.
Thank you for making our special day so memorable!
Thank you Edward for gracing our wedding with your talent! You went above and beyond our expectations and made our wedding so much more special. Truly appreciate you.
Edward and the musicians were amazing! Edward was so patient and kind when I was asking for specifics regarding the processional and other elements in our ceremony. Everyone was blown away. Thank you so much!
Our wedding that took place on November 14, 2020 was anything than originally planned. Edward was part of our original vision prior to dealing with the global pandemic. At a time when everything was stressful, he supported us switching venues and coming up with an intimate ceremony and cocktail hour. As we had several restrictions, guidelines and safety measures in place he arrived on time, with the highest level of professionalism and maintained all protocols in place. The musical choices were flawless including renditions of “All you need is love” by The Beatles and “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton for us in a beautiful outdoor ceremony. Having the element of a violinist will bring tears to each and every guest and bring a level of elegance you could only dream about. Edward is by far the best in the business and his level of talent is like no other. I promise from the initial conversations to the actual event will be a flawless experience with one of the most knowledgeable musicians in the business and an event everyone will be talking about for years to come. Whether a 300-person wedding or a 30-person outdoor event, Edward will deliver each and every time and there is only one choice for a violinist. We can’t thank you enough for making our wedding day one for the books!
Edward, thank you so much for making my wedding a truly unique experience. Our family and guests were so impressed! We love the way you play and pull at our heartstrings. Thank you again for being so accommodating with our crazy music selections. I can't wait to (officially) call you Dr. Hardy! God bless you, young man. Stay well.
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Dr. Edward W. Hardy
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“A man of many talents within the music world, 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," and "Born Free." Performance venues include Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, and Lincoln Center
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