Sleepers Awake, the world premiere opera by Gregory Spears, brings a fresh perspective on the classic tale of Sleeping Beauty. Set to run from April 22 to April 26 at the Academy of Music, the opera features tenor Jonghyun Park as The Stranger, soprano Susanne Burgess as Thorn Rose, and baritone Brian Major as The Court Poet, all supported by the Opera Philadelphia Chorus. Directed by Jenny Koons, the production incorporates a labyrinthine soundscape that explores the boundary between waking and dreaming, inspired by the writings of Swiss author Robert Walser.
Cast and Creative Team for Sleepers Awake at Opera Philadelphia
Cast
Jonghyun Park
The Stranger
Susanne Burgess
Thorn Rose
Brian Major
The Court Poet
Opera Philadelphia Chorus
Ensemble
Creative Team
Maiko Matsushima
Costume Designer
Yuki Link
Lighting Designer
Gregory Spears
Composer
Jenny Koons
Director
Corrado Rovaris
Conductor
Elizabeth Braden
Director of Music & Chorus
Jason Ardizzone West
Set Designer
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