The Nutcracker And I

Pianist Alexandra Dariescu presents a reimagining of the classic ballet tale of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker, with Alex herself taking the role of Clara, now a little girl longing to fulfil her dream of becoming a pianist. Alexandra performs extracts from the ballet in transcriptions by luminaries including Mikhail Pletnev and Percy Grainger, interspersed with narration from TV presenter Lindsey Russell in a new version of the story by Jessica Duchen.

The lavish book-bound release includes illustrations by Adam Smith, adapted from Yeast Culture's cutting-edge digital animation that accompanies the show's live performances.

Tracklisting:

1. The Nutcracker and I - Scene (05:07)

2. The Nutcracker and I - Miniature Overture (03:04)

3. The Nutcracker and I - Opening Act One (03:14)

4. The Nutcracker and I - March (01:59)

5. The Nutcracker and I - The Battle / Pas de Deux in the Snow (08:02)

6. The Nutcracker and I - Dance of the Sugar Plum Fair (02:35)

7. The Nutcracker and I - Tarantella (01:35)

8. The Nutcracker and I - Arabian Dance (03:55)

9. The Nutcracker and I - Russian Dance (Trepak) (01:51)

10. The Nutcracker and I - Chinese Dance (01:30)

11. The Nutcracker and I - Dance of the Reed Flutes (02:28)

12. The Nutcracker and I - Pas de Deux (06:02)

13. The Nutcracker and I - Waltz of the Flowers (07:29)

14. The Nutcracker and I - Finale Act Two (03:58)