Feature image: Cory Wong (Photo: Galen Higgins), Kishi Bashi (Photo: Rob Williamson), Dragonette (Photo: Shervin Lainez)
TORONTO, October 16, 2025 – The Royal Conservatory of Music is turning up the volume on what a concert experience can be. This fall, the Conservatory introduces Orchestrated, a bold new series presented in RCM’s own Koerner Hall that pairs today’s most inventive artists with the power and promise of the top student ensemble in Canada, the Royal Conservatory Orchestra.
Across three unforgettable evenings, audiences will experience Koerner Hall as never seen before through a reimagined concert format that combines live orchestral performance with immersive social experiences – including pre-show gatherings, signature cocktails, and lively afterparties with some of Toronto’s top DJs.
“We’re thrilled to launch our new Orchestrated series showcasing RCM’s Glenn Gould School students performing side-by-side with groundbreaking artists,” said Alexander Brose, Michael and Sonja Koerner President & CEO of The Royal Conservatory. “From global stars to emerging voices, Orchestrated reflects the Conservatory’s deep commitment to creating transformative cultural experiences that inspire and connect us all.”
Designed for creators, trendsetters, and music lovers who crave something new and elevated, Orchestrated celebrates the intersection of musical excellence and innovation – where orchestral mastery meets genre-defying artistry.
The 2025 Orchestrated Lineup
Cory Wong – December 11, 2025
The Grammy-nominated guitar virtuoso Cory Wong – known for his work with Vulfpeck, The Fearless Flyers, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – brings his signature funk and groove to Koerner Hall, joined by the Royal Conservatory Orchestra. After the concert, The Legendary DJ Blackcatt keeps the party going with an exclusive post-show set.
Media sponsors: Toronto Life, JAZZ.FM91 | Government supporter: OCAF
Kishi Bashi – January 22, 2026
A master storyteller and multi-instrumentalist, Kishi Bashi makes his Koerner Hall debut alongside the RCO. His music spans orchestral rock, city pop, and Brazilian jazz – an exuberant blend that is as cinematic as it is intimate.
Media sponsor: Toronto Life | Government supporter: OCAF
Dragonette + Jonathan Goldsmith + Don Rooke – May 14, 2026
Pop singer-songwriter Dragonette, film composer Jonathan Goldsmith, and The Henrys frontman Don Rooke unite, first for a transformative collaboration presenting a series of short, musical vignettes scored for orchestra, followed by a set of Dragonette’s biggest dance hits.
Government supporter: OCAF
With Orchestrated, Koerner Hall once again reaffirms its place as one of the world’s great venues – a space where tradition meets transformation, and music of every kind comes alive in unexpected ways.
Presenting Performance Partner: TELUS
Tickets and subscriptions are available online at www.rcmusic.com/performance, by calling 416.408.0208, or in person at the Weston Family Box Office.
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About Koerner Hall
Koerner Hall is The Royal Conservatory of Music’s crown jewel performance venue designed in the tradition of Europe’s great concert venues. With flexible seating from 200 to 1,135, it is beloved for its architectural beauty and architectural acoustic excellence. Since opening in 2009, it has hosted hundreds of concerts and events reaching more than one million individuals around the world.
About The Royal Conservatory of Music
Established in 1886, The Royal Conservatory is one of the most respected music education and performance institutions in the world. The RCM advances the transformative effect of music through a unique ecosystem of learning, teaching, training, research, and performance. The RCM is comprised of: the Oscar Peterson School of Music community school; the degree-granting Glenn Gould School; The Taylor Academy extracurricular program for exceptional artists aged 8-18 years; the 138-year-old RCM Certificate Program and expansive teacher training programs; the ground-breaking Smart Start early childhood program that seamlessly links neuroscience and music, and Koerner Hall, a world-class performance venue.
Learn more at rcmusic.com
