George Zukerman

George Benedict Zukerman, OC OBC (February 22, 1927 – February 1, 2023) was a Canadian bassoonist and impresario.[1] He was the youngest brother of musicologist Joseph Kerman.[2] As of 2019, he lived 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
London, England
DiedFebruary 1, 2023(2023-02-01) (aged 95)
Occupations
Awards
Websitebassoonasyouareready.ca

Zukerman died on February 1, 2023, at the age of 95.[4]

Awards and recognitions

In 1992, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.[5] In 1995 he received the Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring from the Canadian National Arts Centre.[6] In 1996, he was awarded the Order of British Columbia.[7] He was also the recipient of both the Golden Jubilee Medal and the Diamond Jubilee Medal.[8][9] He was the dedicatee of Australian composer Colin Brumby's bassoon concerto.[10]

References
  1. George Zukerman Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine 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. "George Zukerman – Obituary". Retrieved 2023-02-14.
  5. "The Governor General of Canada". Order of Canada Award Recipient. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  6. "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.
  7. Order of British Columbia. "1996 Recipient: George B. Zukerman – Surrey"
  8. "The Governor General of Canada". Golden Jubilee Medal Recipient. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  9. "The Governor General of Canada". Diamond Jubilee Medal Recipient. 11 June 2018. Retrieved 2018-07-18.
  10. Brumby, Colin (1996). Best of Colin Brumby (CD). Jade: JAD CD 1062. OCLC 44840681.


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