George Zukerman Explained

George Zukerman
Birth Name:	George Benedict Zukerman
Birth Date:	22 February 1927
Birth Place:	London, England
Awards:	Order of Canada Order of British Columbia

George Benedict Zukerman, (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.

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.

External links

• Official site

Life here

Notes and References

1. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/george-zukerman-emc George Zukerman
2. Web site: Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus – White Rock Concerts. whiterockconcerts.com. en-US. 2018-07-18.
3. Web site: George Zukerman – Obituary . 2023-02-14 . en-US.
4. Web site: General . Office of the Secretary to the Governor . 2018-06-11 . Recipients . 2023-04-18 . The Governor General of Canada.
5. News: Call for Nominations for the National Arts Centre Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring. 2015-09-17. National Arts Centre Media Zone. 2018-07-18. en-CA.
6. Order of British Columbia. "1996 Recipient: George B. Zukerman – Surrey"