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News:
 declares David to be the Happening Person!

The power of music

People with developmental disabilities get a chance to make music
By Randi Bjornstad
The Register-Guard
Appeared in print: Sunday, Nov 15, 2009

Also: Picture of the Day

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...

 David Helfand

Compact Discs

At the Edge of the Cornish Sea

First Light

" First Light, " released in October, 2009 is my latest major production. Since my last fully produced album " At the Edge of the Cornish Sea," which was inspired by my first journey to Britain, I slowly cultivated and planted seeds for my latest work.
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At the Edge of the Cornish Sea

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

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

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

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...

 

Mythic Sky

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, July 24th
    Town and Country Garden Tour
    Benefit for South Lane Mental Health
    David Helfand- solo
    10:a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
    McIntire Garden - Apple Inn Bed and Breakfast
    30697 Kenady Lane
    Cottage Grove, OR
    www.cottagegrovegardentour.org

  • Friday, July 30th
    Faerieworlds Festival
    David Helfand and the Majestic Ensemble
    5:00 p.m. Main Stage
    Mt. Pisgah, Eugene, OR
    www.faerieworlds.com

  • Sunday, August 22
    Douglas County Scottish Society's
    2010 Celtic Highland Games
    David Helfand and violinist, David Burham
    Time- TBA
    Winston, OR

  • Sunday, August 22
    Douglas County Scottish Society's
    2010 Celtic Highland Games
    David Helfand and violinist, David Burham
    Time- TBA
    Winston, OR

  • Friday, October 1st
    Springfield Mayor's Art Show
    Emerald Art Center
    5th and Main St.
    David Helfand- solo
    5:30-7:00 p.m.
    Springfield, OR

  • Saturday, December 4th
    Hillsboro Public Library
    David Helfand and violinist, Chad Marks - Fife
    time- TBA
    Hillsboro, OR

Recent Past Performances

  • Sunday, June 27th
    KLCC Garden Tour
    David Helfand - solo
    11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    3624 Agate St.
    Eugene
    www.klcc.org/
  • Saturday, May 8th
    David Helfand and violinist, David Burham
    Mothers Day Highland Tea
    5:00 p.m. Tea is served
    6 - 8 :00 p.m. - concert
    Reservations required
    White Horse Coffee and Tea
    960 E. Central
    Sutherlin, OR
    877-752-2360
    www.whitehorsecoffee.com

  • Saturday, April 17th, 2010
    David Helfand - solo performance
    1:00 p.m.
    Issaquah Library
    10 W. Sunset Way
    Issaquah, WA
    425-392- 5430

  • Saturday, April 17th, 2010
    David Helfand- solo performance
    3:00 p.m.
    Sammamish Library
    825 228th Ave. S.E.
    Sammamish, WA
    425-392-3130
  • Saturday, Feb 6th, 2010
    David Helfand and the Majestic Ensemble
    CD Release concert for new album " First Light "
    Temple Beth Israel
    1175 East 29th Ave, Eugene
    8:00 p.m. start time
    $8.00 at the door
  • Jan 2010
    weekend of Jan 30-31
    Date and time- TBA
    Faerieworlds Winter Celebration
    Lane County Fairgrounds
    Eugene
  • July 31st weekend, 2010
    Faerieworlds Festival
    Date and time
    TBA

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370 West 17th Avenue • Eugene, Oregon 97401 USA
Phone: 541/345-3131 • Email: helfand2@mindspring.com