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DETROIT JEWISH NEWS
4/16
2004
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Detroit Jewish News
P.O. Box 2267 • Southfield, MI 48037-2267
Detroit's 'Tiny' Giant
Dr. Konikow focused his efforts
towards bringing in the finest in inter-
national talent including Yo-Yo Ma,
Issac Stern, Itzhak Perlman, Jean-Pierre
, 6 feet 4, Dr. Zalman
Rampal, Alicia de Larrocha and quar-
Konikow was an imposing
tets such as the Guarneri, Cleveland,
figure — so tall he towered
Emerson, Kronos, Tokyo and Julliard.
over the patients in his
He did not overlook local musicians
pediatric dental practice.
and
supported new music as well as tra-
But "Tiny" as he was lovingly known
ditional
concerts at Orchestra Hall, a
("Dr. Tiny" to the kids in the dental
facility he helped return to grandeur.
chair) possessed a down-to-earth heart
His numerous awards included the
as huge as his stature — and a love of
1976 Spirit of
music big enough to fill
Detroit, the 1982
a giant venue like
Michiganian of the
Detroit's Orchestra Hall.
Year,
the 1992
Lois Beznos, president
Michigan
of the Chamber Music
Governor's Arts
Society of Detroit,
Award and Arts
remembers bringing her
Patron of the Year
daughter for a dental
from the Arts
exam and hearing Dr.
Foundation of
Tiny sing Gilbert and
Michigan. Another
Sullivan to soothe the
honor was the
girl as. he treated her.
Distinguished
"He was amazing with
Service Award from
kids," Beznos said.
Chamber Music
And Dr. Konikow
America
in 1992,
shared his love of music
recognizing
his
with the entire commu-
contributions
to
nity — creating a lasting
chamber
music
legacy advancing cham-
nationally.
ber music and helping
Dr. Zalman Konikow at
Dr. Konikow,
restore Orchestra Hall.
Orchestra Hall in Detroit
who had one of the
Dr. Konikow, 80, died
largest practices for
of renal failure on April
handicapped
dentistry
in his Hunting-
3, 2004, in Bradenton, Fla., where he
ton
Woods
office,
was
president
of the
and his wife, Lindy, moved 12 years ago.
Academy of Dentistry for the Handi-
"The thing that is most notable about
capped and the Michigan Society of
him was his love, kindness and high-
spirited enjoyment of life," said daughter Dentistry for Children. The Michigan
Dental Association named him Dentist
Lisa Konikow of Bloomfield Township.
Citizen of the year in 1978 for his dis-
"A joyfulness and passion for living in
tinguished public service and citizenship.
whatever he did — food, music, children."
Before moving to Florida, Dr.
• "Family was number one with him,"
Konikow
and his wife were very
added daughter Kim KonikoW of Utah.
involved with the Jewish Community
But it was in his quarter century as
Center, the Jewish Parents Institute and
volunteer president of the Chamber
Workmen's Circle.
Music Society (1969-1993) where Dr.
"People loved Tiny," said Maury
Konikow made his mark as the man
Okun,
executive director of the Detroit
who made professional chamber music
Chamber
Winds and Strings.
come alive in Detroit. Something of a
Dr.
Konikow
is survived by his wife,
one-man band, he functioned as the
Lindy; his daughters and son-in-law,
society's booking agent, chief drum-
Lisa Konikow and Gregory Callewaert
beater, ticket agent and, finally, as host
of Bloomfield Township, Kim Konikow
and den mother to hundreds of visiting
of Utah; and brother, Gershen
musicians.
Konikow of New Jersey:
"Tiny was extremely knowledgeable
A private service was held in Florida.
and listened to music all the time," said
Donations
may be sent to the Chamber
Beznos. "He had a-lot to share with the
Music Society of Detroit, the National
musicians when they came into town.
Kidney Foundation or Hospice of
He was doing something that he loved
and it showed in what he accomplished." Southwest Florida.
DAVID SACHS
Senior Copy Editor
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