Sleepers Awake
Classification added March 23, 202622 April 2026
Composer:
Gregory Spears
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Gregory Spears adapted from the writings of Robert Walser, Arthur Quiller-Couch, and Philipp Nicolai
Description:
Opera in 2 parts
Notes:
a retelling of the story of Sleeping Beauty
Schott Helicon Music Corporation Publisher, New York City
piano/vocal score dated 2-2026
Time Period:
Timeless
Place:
The World of Fairytale
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Thorn Rose | Soprano | L |
| Stranger | Tenor | L |
| Court Poet | Baritone | L |
| Godmother #1 | Soprano | B |
| Godmother #2 | Soprano | B |
| Godmother #3 | Mezzo soprano | B |
| Godmother #4 | Mezzo soprano | B |
| Mamselle | Soprano | CB |
| Scullery Maid | Soprano | CB |
| Cook | Mezzo soprano | CB |
| Lady-in-Waiting | Mezzo soprano | CB |
| King | Baritone | CB |
| Chamberlain | Baritone | CB |
Minimum Chorus: 36
Divisi: SATB