Peter Sellars is a renowned opera, film, theater, and festival director who has garnered international acclaim for his innovative and transformative reinterpretations of classical works, as well as his unwavering support for 20th-century and contemporary music, and his collaborative endeavors with an impressive array of creative artists.
Throughout his illustrious career, Sellars has consistently highlighted the potency of art as a means of moral expression and social activism, shedding light on its capacity to inspire and provoke.
As a respected leader in the arts, Sellars has had the privilege of directing major festivals in Los Angeles, Adelaide, and Vienna, cementing his status as a prominent figure in the global arts community.
In addition to his extensive festival directing experience, Sellars is also a Distinguished Professor in the Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance at UCLA, where he serves as the Director of the Boethius Initiative, and a resident curator of the prestigious Telluride Film Festival.
Sellars' impressive body of work has been recognized with a multitude of prestigious awards, including a MacArthur Fellowship, the Erasmus Prize, the Gish Prize, and the Polar Music Prize, among others.
In response to the global pandemic, Sellars conceived and directed the thought-provoking production "this body is so impermanent...", a testament to his unwavering commitment to creating work that inspires and challenges audiences.
