He subsequently studied with Virgil Fox, Robert Elmore, George Thalben-Ball and Arthur Poister.
[4] He also played before several European heads of state and toured extensively throughout the world, earning the marketing nickname "the Pavarotti of the Organ".
[6] Curley used a substantial Allen touring organ where the venue lacked an instrument of sufficient scope to support his repertoire.
He was involved in organ design and construction and served as advisor to numerous clients, including Melbourne City Council (Australia), and The Cube, Shiroishi (Japan).
A life-long bachelor, Curley died on 11 August 2012 aged 59 in Melton Mowbray, England.