George Benedict Zukerman, OC OBC (February 22, 1927 – February 1, 2023) was a Canadian bassoonist and impresario.[1][2] He was the younger brother of the musicologist, Joseph Kerman.[3] From 1980, he lived with his partner, violinist and teacher, Erika Bennedik, in South Surrey, B.C.[4] He was the founder of White Rock Concerts.[4][5][6]
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| Born | George Benedict Zukerman February 22, 1927 London, England |
| Died | February 1, 2023 (aged 95) |
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Awards and recognitions
editIn 1992, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.[7] In 1993, he received the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring from the Canadian National Arts Centre.[8] In 1996, he was awarded the Order of British Columbia.[9] He was also the recipient of both the Golden Jubilee Medal and the Diamond Jubilee Medal.[7]
References
edit- ^ George Zukerman Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine at The Canadian Encyclopedia
- ^ Lockhart, Julia. "George Zukerman: A Legendary Pioneer". Council of Canadian Bassoonists. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ Wade, Bonnie. "In Memoriam: Joseph Kerman". University of California: Senate. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ a b Phillips, Roger. "George Zukerman, Obituary". whiterockconcerts.com. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ Browne, Alex (2023-02-15). "Remembering White Rock Concerts founder George Zukerman". Peace Arch News. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
- ^ "George Zukerman – Obituary". Retrieved 2023-02-14.
- ^ a b General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor (2018-06-11). "Recipients". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Order of British Columbia. "1996 Recipient: George B. Zukerman – Surrey"
External links
edit- George Zukerman. Discography at discogs.com
- George Zukerman. The Canadian Encyclopedia
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