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Work of the Week – Gregory Spears: Sleepers Awake

By Christopher Peter
20 Apr 2026

A stylized portrait of composer Gregory Spears. He stands with his arms crossed against a blurred background of a classical theater with curtains and balconies. The image has a soft greenish tint.

Sleeping Beauty with a twist: On April 22, 2026, Gregory Spears’ opera Sleepers Awake premieres at Opera Philadelphia. Based on the writings of Robert Walser, Spears creates a world where those awakened would rather keep sleeping—a captivating exploration of stillness, cyclical sounds, and the refusal of a "happily ever after."

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