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News:
declares David to be the Happening Person!
People with developmental disabilities get a chance to make music
By Randi Bjornstad
The Register-Guard
Appeared in print: Sunday, Nov 15, 2009Also: 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...
Compact Discs
After the Rain
" After the Rain, " New 2012 CD release - After the Rain
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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
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
David and Justin:
- Washington weekend tour:
- Saturday, Feb 9th, 2013
Vashon Island Library Event
Concert will be held at the Vashon United Methodist Church
17928 Vashon Hwy. SW
WA
2:00 p.m.
Free event
206-463-9804
- Sunday, Feb, 10th
Woodenville Library,
17105 Avondale Rd. NE
WA
2:00 p.m.
Free event
405-788-0733
- Friday, March 8th
Eugene Irish Festival
David and Justin-Perform as opening act-
Opening for the Paperboys
University Of Oregon Beall Hall
Eugene, OR
8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, March 9th
Eugene Irish Festival
David- Teaching Workshop on Composing original music in the Celtic style
2:00 p.m.
Little Theater
Sheldon High School
2455 Willakenzie Rd.
http://www.eugeneirishfest.org/
- Saturday,March 9th
Eugene Irish Festival
4:00 p.m.- David and Justin - Performance
Sheldon High Auditorium
2455 Willakenzie Rd.
www.eugeneirishfest.org/
Recent Past Performances
Saturday, Jan 12th, 2013
Private house concert
Sunday, November 11th
David Helfand and Justin Lader
Oregon Jewish Museum
1953 Northwest Kearney St.
Portland, OR
2:00 p.m.
$10 -general admission/ $5 for OJM members
503-226-3600
www.ojm.or
David Helfand and violist, Justin Lader are overjoyed to return for their second performance at the Oregon Jewish Museum, Sunday, Nov 11th at 2:00 p.m.
On the heels of their first Summer Northern California tour, David and Justin bring their music into the new year and the Fall celebrating new beginnings.
Music featured will be David's piece " First Light " that was inspired by an incredible Israeli sunset, music from his album " Beyond the Sea of Reeds," fervent Middle Eastern inspired melodies, glorious pieces from Shlomo Carlebach, favorites played at Temple Beth Israel in Eugene and a very special solo viola performance of Niggun's from the Polish composer, Rachel Knobler.
Travel to the far corners of the Jewish world on a journey with Celtic harp, mandocello, guitar and viola.
Sunday, November 18th
David Helfand, Justin Lader and Friends
Holiday Market
Lane County Fairgrounds
Eugene, OR
1:45 p.m.
Free
Tuesday Sept, 4th
David and Justin Lader
Forest Grove Library
2114 Pacific Ave.
Forest Grove, OR
7:00 p.m.
503-992-3247
www.fglibrary.plinkit.org
free event
- Sunday, August 26th * Special Show *
David Helfand and Justin Lader
Music to Die For - Music Series
Performing in the Hope Abbey Mausoleum / Masonic Cemetery
Eugene, OR
2:00 p.m.
Free to the public
www.eugenemasoniccemetery.org
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370 West 17th Avenue • Eugene, Oregon 97401 USA
Phone: 541/345-3131 • Email: helfand2@mindspring.com
