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George Benedict Zukerman, OC OBC (born February 22, 1927) is a Canadian bassoonist and impresario.[1] He is the youngest brother of musicologist Joseph Kerman.[2] As of 2019, he lives with his partner, violinist and teacher Erika Bennedik, in South Surrey, B.C.[3]

George Zukerman
Born
George Benedict Zukerman

(1927-02-22) February 22, 1927 (age 95)
London, UK
Occupation
  • Classical bassonist
  • Impresario
Awards
  • Order of Canada
  • Order of British Columbia
Websitebassoonasyouareready.ca

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] He is the dedicatee of Australian composer Colin Brumby's bassoon concerto.[9]


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. 11 June 2018. 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. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  8. "The Governor General of Canada". Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipient. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  9. Brumby, Colin (1996). Best of Colin Brumby (CD). Jade: JAD CD 1062. OCLC 44840681.



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