MUSIC

Duo Sirocco, Nathalie Houtman on recorder and Raphael Collignon on harpsichord, recreate an 18th century baroque concert from the Palace of the Chinese Emperor Qian Long, performing works by Amiot, Blavet, Corelli, Pedrini and Rameau. Winners of the 2006 International Chamber Music Competition in Bonporti, Italy, and the 2008 Pro Musicis International Award in Paris, the Duo Sirocco was created in The Hague. They have performed throughout Europe and in parts of Africa, Asia and South America. They recently completed a year long journey around the world in collaboration with French and Belgian Embassies to critical acclaim.Their February 19 debut concert will be their only performance in the Boston area.