John Ronald CurroAM MBE (6 December 1932 – 6 November 2019[1]) was an Australian violinist, violist, conductor and music director.
Curro was the founder (1966) and Director of Music of theQueensland Youth Orchestras, with which he established the National Youth Concerto Competition (NYCC).[2]
Curro was appointed aMember of the Order of the British Empire in 1981[3] and aMember of the Order of Australia in 1995.[4]
He was awarded theCentenary Medal in 2001.[5]
TheSir Bernard Heinze Memorial Award is given to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to music in Australia.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | John Curro | Sir Bernard Heinze Memorial Award | awarded | [6][7] |
TheDon Banks Music Award was established in 1984 to publicly honour a senior artist of high distinction who has made an outstanding and sustained contribution to music in Australia.[8] It was founded by theAustralia Council in honour ofDon Banks, Australian composer, performer and the first chair of its music board.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | John Curro | Don Banks Music Award | Awarded |
TheQueensland Greats Awards commenced in 2001 and recognise outstanding Queenslanders for their years of dedication and contribution to the development of the state and their role in strengthening and shaping the community inQueensland, Australia.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | John Curro | Queensland Greats Awards | Awarded | [9] |
