• Climate Change and Microbial Biodiversity: Possible Impacts on our Food and Gut Microbiota

    Green College 6201 Cecil Green Park Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    While climate change threatens iconic animal species, its impact on microbes—invisible to the naked eye—is just as critical, especially for our food and our health. Climate change isn't just about rising temperatures; it's a cascade of environmental perturbations that are disrupting ecosystems. This cascade of effects emphasizes the importance of protecting the microbial biodiversity in […]

  • A 21st-century Lute Song Book: Crafting the Toronto Book of Ayres

    Green College 6201 Cecil Green Park Road, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Duo Oriana’s latest endeavour, the Toronto Book of Ayres, sets four texts commissioned from contemporary poets Martin Gomes and Melissa Davidson to music by lutenist Jonathan Stuchbery. Together, these four songs form the beginning of a 21st-century collection of music for lute and voice. In this lecture recital, Duo Oriana will dive into the reasoning, process, and […]