The festival's director, Davor Bobić, on Tuesday announced the opening ceremony in the Varaždin Cathedral for Friday, when the Portuguese Orquestra Barocca Casa de Musica and soprano Sara Braga Simões, together with Croatia's HRT Choir, will give a concert.
Portugal is the partner-country this year, and its music, culture and tradition will be promoted in dozens of programmes and events.
Thus, 15 concerts in the city plus 10 concerts at venues outside Varaždin and other entertainment programmes will be offered to the audience.