Overview
In the Rose of Dawn invites you into a moment of emergence — when night yields gently to color, and light reveals itself with warmth and grace.
This expertly curated program unfolds like morning itself: Baroque clarity, Classical serenity, and Romantic warmth trace a shared human longing for light that endures beyond time. Interwoven organ interludes create space for reflection, allowing sound to breathe as listeners linger within the cathedral’s stunning architecture. Each work becomes a facet of dawn — golden, rose-tinted, and luminous — offering renewal and the quiet hope of spring.
Composers featured:
Antonio Vivaldi • George Frideric Handel • Johann Sebastian Bach • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart • César Franck • Giulio Caccini (attrib.) / Vladimir Vavilov
Agenda
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
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Prelude | Arrival in Sound: 7:00 PM
The evening opens with a live piano prelude, transforming arrival into an experience of sound and space. Guests are encouraged to move through the Cathedral, engage with the art exhibit, and document the moment through photography and video as music fills the air. This prelude is part of the concert itself — an unfolding gallery of sound, light, and presence before the performance begins.
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Concert: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Meet & Greet: 9:00 PM
Photo opportunities, autographs, quick chat​​
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General Seating Concert Ticket $55
VIP Seating Concert Ticket $65
Children under 18 FREE
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Artist Biography
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Alliana Lili Yang is a classically trained young vocalist from San Francisco, California, internationally recognized for her artistry, versatility, and cultural impact. She has studied and performed with the American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco Opera, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and sings in ten languages.
A Youth Ambassador for Mercury Soul, founded by three-time GRAMMY® Award winner Mason Bates, Alliana represents the next generation of artist-advocates committed to artistic excellence and social engagement. With over six years of experience as a solo cantor/psalmist in San Francisco, she sings at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption for major weekend and holiday liturgies. During the 2023–2024 Christmas season, she appeared as a soloist at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City.
Alliana is a high-level auditor alumna of the inaugural Opera for Peace 2025 U.S. Academy, where she participated in an intensive week-long program that included masterclasses with Renée Fleming, Denyce Graves, and Kamal Khan, as well as professional training with the Washington National Opera.
A multiple award winner in prestigious international competitions, Alliana has appeared as a soloist at Carnegie Hall on four occasions and has been invited to perform at renowned venues throughout Europe. Beyond the stage, her work is guided by a desire to create meaningful connections through music. Alliana's performances offer audiences an experience of sound that is luminous, expressive, and timeless.
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Organist/Pianist Biography
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Christopher Hewitt is a professional pianist and music director residing in San Francisco. Christopher works in a myriad of different capacities as a professional musician, including Director of Music Ministry at Notre Dame des Victoires, accompanist for the National Children’s Chorus, and as Music & Vocal Director at Katia & Company in Marin. As an in-demand Music Director, Christopher’s attention to detail and dedication to authenticity brings his shows to critical acclaim, where he has been nominated for several awards.
Christopher’s recent Music Director credits include “Spelling Bee”, “A Chorus Line”, and “Frozen, Jr.” Well-versed in classical music as well as musical theatre, Christopher often accompanies auditions, plays for cabaret shows, and provides music for private parties. Equally passionate about music education, Christopher also teaches private piano and voice lessons. Besides music, Christopher loves cars, finance, and traveling around the world.