George Zukerman

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George Zukerman
Born
George Benedict Zukerman

(1927-02-22) February 22, 1927 (age 94)
London, UK
Occupation
Awards
Websitebassoonasyouareready.ca

George Benedict Zukerman, OC OBC (born February 22, 1927) is a Canadian bassoonist and impresario.[1] He is the younger brother of musicologist Joseph Kerman.[2] He now lives with his partner, violinist and teacher Erika Bennedik, in South Surrey, B.C.[3]

Awards and recognitions[]

In 1992, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.[4] In 1995 he received the 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 is also the recipient of both the Golden Jubilee Medal and the Diamond Jubilee Medal.[7][8]

References[]

  1. ^ George Zukerman at The Canadian Encyclopedia
  2. ^ University of California, Berkeley (September 2005). "Kerman Celebration" Archived 2014-03-19 at the Wayback Machine. Department of Music Alumni Newsletter, p. 12
  3. ^ "Founder and Artistic Director Emeritus – White Rock Concerts". whiterockconcerts.com. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  4. ^ "The Governor General of Canada". Order of Canada Award Recipient. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ Order of British Columbia. "1996 Recipient: George B. Zukerman – Surrey"
  7. ^ "The Governor General of Canada". Golden Jubilee Medal Recipient. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  8. ^ "The Governor General of Canada". Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipient. Retrieved 2018-07-18.

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