Karl Stobbe is recognized as one of Canada’s most accomplished violinists, known for his dedication to excellence on the violin and classical music in all its forms. As a concertmaster, soloist, and chamber musician, Karl is an audience favourite from small settings to large venues. His diverse career path has included performances of all six Sonatas for Solo Violin by Ysaÿe, all sixteen String Quartets by Beethoven, and all ten symphonies by Mahler. He is equally at ease directing an orchestra without conductor, performing as a soloist with orchestra, playing chamber music, or giving a recital of unaccompanied works. Noted for his generous, rich sound and long, poignant phrasing, he is described by the San Francisco Classical Voice as “an artist with soulful musicianship,” and by London’s Sunday Times as “a master soloist, recalling the golden age of violin playing… producing a breathtaking range of tone colours.” Karl has performed in many of North America’s most famous concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, Jordan Hall, the National Arts Centre, Roy Thompson Hall, Segerstrom Hall, and the Orpheum Theatre.