George Zukerman
Canadian classical bassoonist
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| Intro | Canadian classical bassoonist | ||
| Places | Canada | ||
| was | Musician Bassoonist Impresario | ||
| Work field | Music | ||
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| Instruments: | Bassoon | ||
| Birth | 22 February 1927, London, Kingdom of Wessex, UK | ||
| Death | 1 February 2023 (aged 96 years) | ||
| Star sign | Pisces | ||
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Biography
George Benedict Zukerman, OC OBC (born February 22, 1927) is a Canadian bassoonist and impresario. He is the younger brother of musicologist Joseph Kerman. He now lives with his partner, violinist and teacher Erika Bennedik, in South Surrey, B.C.
Awards and recognitions
In 1992, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 1995 he received the Award for Distinguished Contribution to Touring from the Canadian National Arts Centre. In 1996, he was awarded the Order of British Columbia. He is also the recipient of both the Golden Jubilee Medal and the Diamond Jubilee Medal.