George Zukerman Explained
| George Zukerman |
| Birth Name: | George Benedict Zukerman |
| Birth Date: | 22 February 1927 |
| Birth Place: | London, England |
| Death Place: | White Rock, British Columbia |
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George Benedict Zukerman, (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.[5] [6]
Awards and recognitions
In 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.
External links
Life here
Notes and References
- https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/george-zukerman-emc George Zukerman
- Web site: Lockhart . Julia . George Zukerman: A Legendary Pioneer . 2024-11-28 . Council of Canadian Bassoonists.
- Web site: Wade . Bonnie . In Memoriam: Joseph Kerman . 2024-11-28 . University of California: Senate.
- Web site: Phillips . Roger . George Zukerman, Obituary . 2024-11-28 . whiterockconcerts.com .
- News: Browne . Alex . 2023-02-15 . Remembering White Rock Concerts founder George Zukerman . 2024-11-28 . Peace Arch News.
- Web site: George Zukerman – Obituary . 2023-02-14 . en-US.
- Web site: General . Office of the Secretary to the Governor . 2018-06-11 . Recipients . 2023-04-18 . The Governor General of Canada.
- 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.
- Order of British Columbia. "1996 Recipient: George B. Zukerman – Surrey"
