Share to: share facebook share twitter share wa share telegram print page

 

George Zukerman

George Zukerman
Born
George Benedict Zukerman

(1927-02-22)February 22, 1927
London, England
DiedFebruary 1, 2023(2023-02-01) (aged 95)
White Rock, British Columbia
Occupations
Awards

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]

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.[7]

References

  1. ^ George Zukerman Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine at The Canadian Encyclopedia
  2. ^ Lockhart, Julia. "George Zukerman: A Legendary Pioneer". Council of Canadian Bassoonists. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  3. ^ Wade, Bonnie. "In Memoriam: Joseph Kerman". University of California: Senate. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  4. ^ a b Phillips, Roger. "George Zukerman, Obituary". whiterockconcerts.com. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  5. ^ Browne, Alex (2023-02-15). "Remembering White Rock Concerts founder George Zukerman". Peace Arch News. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
  6. ^ "George Zukerman – Obituary". Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  7. ^ a b General, Office of the Secretary to the Governor (2018-06-11). "Recipients". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 2023-04-18.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ Order of British Columbia. "1996 Recipient: George B. Zukerman – Surrey"

Life here

Stub icon

This article about a Canadian classical musician is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Stub icon

This article on a musician who plays a woodwind instrument is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.
Kembali kehalaman sebelumnya