George Zukerman
George Zukerman | |
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| Born | George Benedict Zukerman February 22, 1927 London, England |
| Died | February 1, 2023 (aged 95) |
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| Website | bassoonasyouareready |
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.[citation needed] 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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ George Zukerman Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine at The Canadian Encyclopedia
- ^ a b "Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus – White Rock Concerts". whiterockconcerts.com. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
- ^ "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"
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