Ikigai

The new composition Ikigai premiered at the 2Worlds_1Sound – Cultural Exchange Concert in The Netherlands on May 16, 2026.

This unique musical encounter brought together East and West in Delft, where the DProject Orchestra welcomed the Japanese Shinobue Ensemble and renowned musician Hiroyuki Koinuma for an inspiring afternoon of cultural exchange.

Ikigai was composed by conductor and composer Marnix Willem Steffen and performed by the DProject Orchestra alongside Sons de Samay (Crystal Singing Bowls). As a special gift, the piece was dedicated to Professor Hiroyuki Koinuma.

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  • Jorge is one of those very special souls whose creativity flows directly from the heart. His brilliant ability to create beautiful immersive soundscapes and music meditations is matched by his kindness and devotion to his art. It has been a joy to witness his gifts unfold, and I deeply value him as both an artist and a human being.

    — Makenzie
    The Sadhana Academy

  • While I was listening to that melody, I felt calm and relaxed.

    — Masako

  • The beginning by the Singing Ball, I really loved and it made me to refresh for my soul.

    — Izumi

  • I was deeply moved by your melody. The sound of the singing ball created such a meditative ＆peaceful atmosphere. I felt a beautiful fusion of Eastern ＆Western music in your melody. It was a very special experience for me. Thank you very much.

    — Takako

  • I would like to listen to that melody forever.

    — Kyoko