Van der Pals' cello sonata no.1

[eschiss1]

There is now a score of Van der Pals' cello sonata no.1 op.5a in D minor (1905-6) available at ISSUU, and the work is: available on YouTube (playlist) and was performed (I presume that "cello sonata in D minor" is the same work) in Copenhagen back in March 8th and/or 17th 2024. The cellist, who looks to be a relative of the composer, mentions that this or a slightly earlier performance is a world premiere; there's a CD with another cello sonata of the composer, his Op.48, which I had not noticed but I assume is fairly recent. I seem to recall his orchestral efforts - concertos, symphony - have met with mixed reviews here but maybe he was more successful with chamber forces- has anyone heard any of these works?

[Alan Howe]

The two van der Pals Cello Sonatas are featured on this webpage:
https://gatewaymusicshop.dk/da/idxsearch?text=van+der+pals