Karl Stobbe, Violinist
Karl Stobbe is recognized as one of Canada’s most accomplished and
diverse violinists, noted for his generous, rich sound, and long,
poignant phrasing. As an orchestra director, concertmaster, soloist,
or chamber musician, he has been an audience favorite in small
settings and large venues. Avie Records’ recording of Karl performing
Ysaÿe’s Solo Violin Sonatas was nominated for a JUNO Award, and
received worldwide attention, including London’s Sunday Times who
called Karl “a master soloist, recalling the golden age of violin
playing... producing a breathtaking range of tone colours.” Pursuing
his life-long love of the music for solo violin, Karl has recently
created an online concert series featuring all the Sonatas and
Partitas for Solo Violin by J.S. Bach. He has performed in North
America’s most famous concert halls, including New York’s Carnegie
Hall and Boston’s Jordan Hall, and has shared the stage with some of
the most important and eclectic violinists of our day, from James
Ehnes to Mark O’Connor.
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