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David Helfand composes and performs original and traditional music on Celtic Harp, mandocello, guitar, keyboards and percussion. Many of David's compositions were born through improvisation and drawn on the inspiration found in the power of music from many wondrous cultures. Since 2000, David has augmented his repertoire of original and traditional compositions with Israeli and Middle Eastern influenced music and has composed many pieces based upon his journeys to Israel and Britain. Since 1997, David has recorded and released six solo CDs. more...
Compact Discs
At the Edge of the Cornish Sea
As I returned from my maiden voyage from the land of Britain full of awe, unspeakable joy and deep reservoirs of inspiration, slowly the music started to speak. From the high craggy cliffs where the ruins of Tintagel castle lay overlooking the dark waters off Cornwall's shore, to the ancient majestic ruins of Glastonbury Abbey and the dark mysteries of the Tower of London, the swirling maze of the city's streets and the magic of the standing stones on Salisbury Plain, I swam deep in the waters of imagination. more...
Beyond the Sea of Reeds
As a child, as I heard the songs and stories of the ancient days of Israel and the journey of the Israelites, they were always a part of me. Through my journey to adulthood, as the stories of my ancestors weaved in and out of my being, they finally opened their secret door and whispered to me, as I first touched Jerusalem’s walls in the city of old. more...
Callings from the Quiet Grove
In moments of describing the indescribable, of yearning to taste the waters of the deep well and hearing the callings from the quiet grove, I dedicate these pieces to you.... Reflections of moments in time. more...
Mythic Sky
Mythic Sky music explores the emotions evoked by the power of myth and epic quests into the unknown. A large tonal palette created by combining the latest in 20th century synthesizer technology with the timeless sounds of acoustic stringed instruments and percussion enables Mythic Sky to range from delicate atmospherics to primal depths. more...
Memories and Stardust
First all acoustic limited edition ( Extended Play ) CD featuring six solo musical pieces played on harp, mandocello and guitar and one duet with mandocello and flute. I had the great honor of having my dear friend, Bethel Evans play flute on Lakota's Song which is a piece I created while in Wales during my first UK tour. I hope you enjoy the album. more...
Upcoming Performances
- Saturday, Mar. 15th
David Helfand and violinist, David Burham
Saint Patrick's concert
Whitehorse Coffee and Tea
960 East Central
Sutherlin, OR
www.whitehorsecoffee.com
(877) 752-2360
5:30 - 7:30 PM
- Tuesday, Mar. 18th
David Helfand
Fern Ridge Public Library
Veneta, OR
7:00 PM.
(541) 935-7512
Recent Past Performances
- Saturday, Nov 17th
David Helfand and the Majestic Ensemble
Holiday Market- Lane County Fairgrounds
Eugene, OR
3:15 PM
- Friday, Dec 7th - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec 8th - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
David Helfand and violinist, David Burham
Whitehorse Coffee and Tea
Sutherlin, OR
www.whitehorsecoffee.com
- Friday, October 5th
Eugene Public Library
6 -6:45 PM
David will be presenting a concert at the Eugene Public Library with his students from the Hilyard Center's Adaptive Recreation program. The performance will be in the circular lobby area. The group is called the "Joy of Music Ensemble". This a free event from 6 until 6:45 p.m. Click here to see Eugene Weekly's article about it.
- Friday, August 24th
David Helfand and violinist, David Burham
Coffee House Cafe
135 Liberty St. NE Salem, OR
8-10 p.m.
$5.00 admission
503-371-6768
- Saturday, March 3rd
David Helfand and Friends
Eugene Irish Festival
Sheldon High School - 2455 Willakenzie Rd. Eugene
www.eugeneirishfest.org
1:00 p.m. - Harp Circle with David Helfand, Laura Zaerr, Janet Naylor and Noah Brenner
Choir Room Stage
4:30 p.m.- David Helfand and Friends -concert set
Choir Room Stage
- Sunday, June 24th 2:30 PM
David Helfand and Friends
Hillsboro Public Library
2850 N. E. Brookwood Parkway,
Hillsboro, OR
503-615-6500
- Saturday, February,10th 2:00 - 4:00 PM
David Helfand - solo
Woodstock Library
6008 S.E. 49th Ave
Portland
503-988-4223- Wednesday, January, 31st 6:30 - 8:30 PM
David Helfand and violinist, David Burham
White Horse Coffee and Tea
960 East Central
Sutherlin, OR
www.whitehorsecoffee.com- Wednesday, Dec 20th 7:00 p.m.
featuring David Helfand and his Ensemble and Rabbi Asi Spiegel and Friends
Community Chanukah Concert and Celebration
Cozmic Pizza - 8th and Charnelton St. Eugene
$5.00 at the door
Kosher Latkes, pastries and wine available
www.chabadofeugene.org- Sunday, December 3rd 6:00 - 9:00 PM
White Horse Coffee and Tea Cafe
960 East Central
Sutherlin, OR
toll free- 877-752-2360- Saturday, December 9th 3:15 PM
David Helfand and Friends
Holiday Market
Lane County Fairgrounds- Thursday, August 17th 7:00 PM
David Helfand and violinist, Chad Marks-Fife
White Horse Coffee and Tea Cafe
960 East Central
Sutherlin, OR
toll free- 877-752-2360- Saturday, September 9th
Dusty Strings Acoustic Music Shop
- Playing Celtic harp in a Middle Eastern ensemble, and exploring exotic rhythms and tunings.
Workshop, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM- David Helfand and Friends. Concert, 7:30 PM
3406 Fremont Ave, N.
Seattle, WA
Toll free- 866-634-1662- Sunday, June 25th 2006, 12:00 - 2:30 PM
David Helfand- solo
KLCC Garden Tour
Garden # 12, 85253 Ridgetop, Eugene- Sunday, May 14th 2006, 3:00 PM
Eugene Film Festival Awards Ceremony
Valley River Inn, Eugene OR.- Saturday, March 11th 2006, 1 :00 p.m.
Eugene Irish Festival, Sheldon High School, Eugene
www.eugeneirishfest.com
with Ali Bach and Friends- Saturday, Jan 14th 2006
Hillsboro Library
Hillsboro, OR
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
with violinist, Chad Marks-Fife- Sunday, Oct, 9th 2005
Portland Marathon
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.- Saturday, June 26, 2005 - KLCC Garden Tour
The garden of Mary and Harald Frederiksen
3967 Shasta View. Eugene, OR
1:30 - 3:00 P.M.
For info and tickets - contact KLCC- Saturday, July 9, 2005 - Oregon Country Fair
David Helfand & Friends
11:00 AM - Blue Moon Stage
2:00 PM - Energy Park Stage
For info and tickets - www.oregoncountryfair.org- Saturday, July 23, 2005 - Faerieworlds Festival
Secret House Winery, Veneta, OR
David Helfand & Friends
1:00 p.m. Mainstage
For info and tickets - http://www.faerieworlds.com/index.html- Tuesday, August 2, 2005
Fern Ridge Library- Veneta, OR
1:30 P.M.
Solo concert - Free to the public