Ena

Ena is an orchestral work created for a specially assembled world music orchestra, where jazz and chamber music merge with musical traditions from Greece, Turkey, the Balkans, and the Arab world — often associated with the makām genre. Composed by Yiorgos Bereris and performed by six musicians, the piece explores musical unity by bringing together diverse traditions into a cohesive whole. The Greek word Ena (meaning “one”) symbolises this fusion — illustrating how makām, classical, and jazz music can seamlessly intertwine. The ensemble, featuring clarinet, violin, duduk, percussion, piano, double bass, flute, and bass clarinet, unites musicians from a range of backgrounds in a shared musical language.

Yiorgos Bereris is a contemporary pianist, accordionist, and composer based in Rotterdam. His passion for exploring new musical paths has led to a personal style of composition and improvisation, influenced by jazz and the musical traditions of Greece and the Balkans. Born and raised in Athens, Greece, Yiorgos has been devoted to musical expression since his early teens. He has performed at renowned festivals and venues across Europe, including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Jazz in de Gracht, Jamboree, Vortex, ClassiJazz, and JazzX Timisoara.