Balance

DAVID DARLING, Grammy-nominated cellist, and his ensemble of sensitive artists embrace listeners with unfolding rhythms and peaceful grooves.


On BALANCE, Grammy-nominated cellist, David Darling and fellow musicians harness the healing power of song with lush instrumentation and composition. Cello, piano, glass harmonica, bells, flutes, guitar and soft percussion combine to create a naturally soothing ambiance that allows listeners to escape from their surroundings and experience total relaxation.

Maverick cellist, composer, film scorer and internationally acclaimed recording artist David Darling has recorded and performed with such diverse artists as Bobby McFerrin, Spyro Gyra, Paul Winter, Peter Kater and R. Carlos Nakai. David is also the Artistic Director of Music for People, an organization that promotes self-expression through music and improvisation.


David is without a question the best improvising cellist in the world
—Paul Winter

Maverick cellist, educator, composer, film scorer and internationally acclaimed recording artist DAVID DARLING has been enchanting audiences with his unique explorations of the cello and his gift for creative expression for decades.

David has performed with the Paul Winter Consort and Bobby McFerrin and is Artistic Director of Music for People, a non-profit organization that promotes self-expression through musical improvisation. The Adagio Ensemble features Paul Butler on wind synth, Robert Weinstein on guitars, John Marshall on percussion and Terry Kevil's improvisations on Dudek.