May 28, 2025 at 09:00 AM
May 28, 2025 at 09:00 AM EST - On the longest day of the year, Grace Cathedral invites you to experience TILT. This intimate and immersive concert event celebrates the summer solstice through light, sound, and community. On Friday, June 20, this extraordinary evening honors the joy of creative expression and the beauty of shared experiences.
Named for the tilt of the Earth's axis that gives rise to the summer solstice, TILT transforms Grace Cathedral's sacred space into a radiant celebration of light, artistry, and global unity.
Now in its sixth year, TILT continues to dazzle audiences with world-renowned talent in one of San Francisco's most awe-inspiring settings—and this year is no different.
Leah Crocetto is a Grammy Award-winning opera virtuoso, celebrated for her radiant tone, vocal agility, and emotional depth. Praised by The New York Times for her "full, penetrating sound" and "agile coloratura technique," Crocetto has appeared on many of the world's most prestigious stages, including The Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Washington National Opera, and Teatro Municipal de Santiago. Her concert performances include appearances at Carnegie Hall, alongside the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and on the Grammy-nominated Mahler 8 recording with Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil (Deutsche Grammophon). Her presence at TILT promises a performance of extraordinary artistry.
Ronny Michael Greenberg returns as the pianist and music director of TILT. He is an internationally acclaimed pianist, producer, founder of Taste of Talent, and musical visionary in the San Francisco Bay Area.
"TILT is more than a concert—it's a multi-sensory experience that honors the power of music, light, and community to bring us closer together," said Greenberg.
Event Highlights:
The Warm-Up (Reception):
Begin your evening at sunset with summer spritzers and seasonal canapés, set to the vibrant global rhythms of Wobbly World, a musical collective of master artists worldwide.
Main Concert:
As daylight filters through the cathedral's stained glass, bask in a stunning performance by acclaimed soprano Leah Crocetto and pianist/director Ronny Michael Greenberg. Their genre-spanning program will stir the soul and elevate the spirit with unmatched artistry and depth.
Visual Light Immersion:
The evening culminates in a mesmerizing indoor "sunset" courtesy of Mad Alchemy, San Francisco's legendary analog liquid light show, illuminating the cathedral in dazzling, psychedelic light.
Event Details:
What: TILT – A Summer Solstice Concert
When: Friday, June 20, 2025 | Doors open at 7:30 pm for General, Sponsors at 6:30 pm
Where: Grace Cathedral, 1100 California Street, San Francisco
Tickets & Info: gracecathedral.org/tilt
Contact Eva Woo Slavitt at (925) 876-9435 for press inquiries or sponsorship opportunities.
Eva Woo Slavitt
Grace Cathedral