George Zukerman
Born
George Benedict Zukerman

(1927-02-22)February 22, 1927
London, England
DiedFebruary 1, 2023(2023-02-01) (aged 95)
Occupations
Awards
Websitebassoonasyouareready.ca

George Benedict Zukerman, OC OBC (February 22, 1927 – February 1, 2023) was a Canadian bassoonist and impresario.[1] He was the youngest brother of musicologist, Joseph Kerman. As of 2019, he lived with his partner, violinist and teacher, Erika Bennedik, in South Surrey, B.C.[2] He is the founder of White Rock Concerts. [2]

Zukerman died on February 1, 2023, at the age of 95.[3]

Awards and recognitions

In 1992, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. [4] In 1993, he received the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring from the Canadian National Arts Centre.[5] In 1996, he was awarded the Order of British Columbia.[6] He was also the recipient of both the Golden Jubilee Medal and the Diamond Jubilee Medal.[4]

References

  1. ↑ George Zukerman Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine at The Canadian Encyclopedia
  2. 1 2 "Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus – White Rock Concerts". whiterockconcerts.com. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  3. ↑ "George Zukerman – Obituary". Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  4. 1 2 General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor (2018-06-11). "Recipients". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  5. ↑ "Call for Nominations for the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring". National Arts Centre Media Zone. 2015-09-17. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  6. ↑ Order of British Columbia. "1996 Recipient: George B. Zukerman – Surrey"

Life here

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