Varaždin Baroque Evenings

The Varaždin Baroque Evenings (Croatian: Varaždinske barokne večeri; [ʋaraʒdiŋskɛ barɔknɛ ʋɛtʃɛri]) is a classical music festival held annually in the city of Varaždin, Croatia. The festival, first held in 1971, showcases Baroque music and is usually held in late September and early October. The majority of performances are held at various venues around Varaždin but some parts of the program also took place at churches and castles in nearby towns.

A number of Croatian and foreign soloists, opera singers, and philharmonic orchestras performed at the festival. In addition to music concerts, in recent years the festival also hosts various baroque-themed cultural events including art exhibitions, book presentations and gastronomic events. Three prizes are also awarded at the end of each festival edition: the "Ivan Lukačić Award", the "Jurica Murai Award" and the "Kantor Award".

External links

Official website

Varaždin

History

Siege of Varaždin (1527) · Varaždin Generalate · 1776 Fire · Croatian Royal Council · Varaždin County (1850–1924) · Liberation of the Varaždin barracks (1991) · Varaždin County

Memorials and landmarks

Old City · County Palace · Patačić Palace · Prašinski–Sermage Palace · Town Hall · Croatian National Theatre · Town Museum · Cemetery

Church buildings

Cathedral · St. Nicholas Church · Franciscan monastery and St. John the Baptist Church · Ursuline monastery and Nativity of Jesus Church · Capuchine monastery and Holy Trinity Church · St. Florian Church

Culture

Špancirfest · Varaždin Baroque Evenings · Town Guard · Good Shepherd Festival

Education

University North

Sport

Varaždin Arena · NK Varaždin (former) · NK Varteks

Nature

Vindija Cave · Drava Park-Forest