From the 17th to the 29th of September is the Baroque Evenings Festival in Varaždin. It is an International festival of Baroque music, with concerts every evening. In addition to the concerts there is the Display of the Flowers. In the courtyard of the Stari Grad castle is a grand display of flowers for the entirety of the Baroque Festival. Last night, (the 26th) my host mom, her friend Heidi from Austria and I visited the Castle to see the displays. They were beautiful and I really enjoyed walking around looking at them. After leaving the castle we went to the Cathedral. We had tickets to see one of the concerts. I couldn't see very well but i could definitely hear, and what i heard was magnificent. The Cathedral was a spectacular sight, combine amazing music with that and you have a magical event. We were entertained with the works of Bach, Händel, Bortnjanski, Holand and Pergolesi preformed with precision by the Bjeloruski Državni Komorni Orkestar. A large Choir joined the Orchestra for Pergolesis' pieces. Their voices were magnificent, I have never heard such grandeur. Overall it was an amazing atmosphere which i thoroughly enjoyed. Who knew i would like Baroque music so much.
Here are some pictures of some of the flower displays. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get any pictures of the concert.
Cannon in Entrance way. Lady in costume at door selling tickets.
Cannon Display
The well all decorated.
Looking down at the well.
Butterfly created with inlaid flowers.
Close up of the Butterfly.
Series of Butterflies
Autumn Baskets display.
Host Mom and Heidi
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