New takes on early music at Radovljica Festival

Radovljica, a town in the north-west of the country, will host the 41st iteration of its signature early music festival from 5 to 22 August. The programme features new music set to 12th century poetry as well as music from later centuries performed on periodic instruments.

In one of the highlights the Festival Baroque Orchestra will perform Alessandro Scarlatti's dramatic oratorio on the Biblical story of Judith from 1693 at St Peter's Church on 7 August. The orchestra features 20 musicians as well as world renowned solo singers.

Most of the other concerts will be held at...