DODO powerfully conveys the destruction of habitats and its impact on both nature and humanity without a single spoken word. This visual concert, suitable for audiences of all ages, tells the story of the dodo from its discovery by the Dutch to its final sighting. Acclaimed historical harpist Maximilian Ehrhardt performs music that was popular in the Netherlands between 1598 and 1681, featuring works by composers such as John Dowland, John Playford, and Jean-Baptiste Lully. The music seamlessly blends with the evocative animations of Dutch artist Floris Didden, bringing the dodo and its lost world - almost as if by magic - vividly to life on stage.

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MAXIMILIAN EHRHARDT, representative of the new generation of historical harpists, combines virtuoso playing, intensive source research and innovative concert concepts. In 2024, he will perform with Concerto Copenhagen, L'Arpeggiata and Ensemble 1700, among others, and play at the Festival Misiones de Chiquitos in Bolivia. At the same time, he has released a CD with contemporary works and realized music theatre productions. He studied in Amsterdam and Milan, is a PhD student in Ghent and Leuven and an honorary research assistant at the Welsh National Museums in Cardiff.


FLORIS DIDDEN is a concept artist with over 15 years of experience in art direction and world building. He has worked on projects such as HBO's “Game of Thrones” and “Horizon Zero Dawn” and collaborated with companies such as Crytek, Sony Santa Monica and Guerrilla Games. In 2008, he founded Karakter Design Studio, which specializes in visual worlds for the entertainment industry. Floris has won several VFX Emmy Awards and is recognized as an artist and speaker in the industry.