Composer Carl Vine wins Bernard Heinze Memorial Award

One of Australia's finest composers Carl Vine has been honored as the recipient of the 2012 Sir Bernard Heinze Memorial Award for his outstanding contribution to music in Australia. The award, which is presented annually by the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music and the Friends of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO), was presented to Mr Vine on 18 February at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, as part of the MSO's concert series. Professor Gary McPherson, Ormond Chair and Director of the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music said Mr Vine constantly pushed the boundaries of contemporary classical music. Carl Vine first came to prominence as a composer of music for dance with 25 dance scores to his credit. Since 1975, he has worked as a freelance pianist and composer with a wide range of ensembles, theatre and dance companies. His catalogue includes seven symphonies, eight concertos, music for film, television and theatre, electronic music and numerous chamber works. He has held the position of Artistic Director of Musica Viva Australia since 2000.