Tobias Van Der Pals

The warm, expressive sound of the Swedish-Danish cellist Tobias van der Pals is repeatedly praised by the international press, recognizing him as an outstanding instrumentalist. His freedom of expression and prominent technical ability put him in great demand as a soloist and chamber musician. According to the Swedish magazine Skanska Dagbladet ”he makes no compromise with the natural, beautiful sound of his instrument. His technique is not only perfect, but directly elegant. Breathtakingly difficult passages sound with the same ease as the simplest tone-combinations.” Tobias van der Pals began cello studies at the age of six and studied with Johannes Goritzki, Frans Helmerson and Morten Zeuthen at the Royal Danish Academy of Music and Royal Academy of Music in London where he graduated with highest honours and DipRam for soloistic excellence. Mr. van der Pals has performed as soloist and chamber musician in Scandinavia, UK, Russia, Japan and on tours throughout Europe. His performance of the complete cycle of J. S. Bach´s cello suites in 2019 was called ”a fierce test of intimacy.” by the magazine Sydsvenskan, and continues ”Tobias van der Pals achieves an outstanding accomplishment.” Mr. van der Pals is a frequent guest at several international festivals. Among them Zeit für Neue Musik, Bayreuth at Haus Wahnfried, Schwarzwald Musikfestival, Tübinger Jazz-und Klassiktage.