String Sensations
John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition
String Sensations 50th Anniversary
A golden milestone for Australia’s finest young string players
Sunday 12 October 2025 3pm
The Old Museum Concert Hall
Celebrate a milestone in Australian music as the John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition (JCNYCC) marks its 50th anniversary. For half a century, this prestigious event has celebrated Australia’s finest young string players, launching the careers of many who have gone on to achieve national and international acclaim.
Experience this landmark event as three of the nation’s most talented young musicians, selected through a rigorous nationwide audition, take the stage to perform dazzling string concertos. Accompanied by the Queensland Youth Symphony, these young virtuosos will impress you with their artistry and passion.
The JCNYCC boasts an illustrious list of past winners, including Jane Peters (1978), Richard Tognetti (1980), Nicholas Milton (1985), Li Wei Qin (1993), Emily Sun (2008), and Ray Chen (2002). As we celebrate this 50-year legacy, you’ll witness history in the making with performances by the next generation of world-class musicians.
The John Curro National Youth Concerto Competition is made possible through the support of a generous group of donors called the ‘Friends of JCNYCC.’