“The purest way to communicate the human condition is through the beauty of music.”

— Edward W. Hardy

From an interview in “My Favorite Song: Edward W. Hardy of 'The Woodsman'” https://12e3365e-df7a-3f83-6964-dce78c2d6819.filesusr.com/ugd/118bef_84bd82e1c6e1489da21ac1822508662c.pdf NewYork.com (2016 May 13), “‘Why we joined the union’ - Edward W. Hardy” https://www.local802afm.org/allegro/articles/new-members-feb-2020-4/ Allegro Magazine - Local 802 AFM (2020 Feb 4)

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