Innovative 'Orchestrated' Series Launches With Cory Wong

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.