He was the founding artistic director of the Ruhrtriennale and his commitment was the best idea that the state of North Rhine-Westphalia could have: Gerard Mortier, a European authority. Our cultural expert portrait.

From August 21 to September 21, the Ruhrtriennale takes place. The festival presents a wide-ranging program at eleven venues in Bochum, Duisburg, Essen, and Gladbeck.

The Ruhrtriennale has long held a prominent place among the festivals. The festival for music theater, drama, dance, performance, music, and visual arts has been taking place since 2002.