Tchaikovsky / Dariescu / Russell Nutcracker & I CD

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 release includes illustrations by Adam Smith, adapted from Yeast Culture's cutting-edge digital animation that accompanies the show's live performances. Romanian pianist Alexandra Dariescu, recently named as 'one of 30 pianists under 30 destined for a spectacular career' (International Piano Magazine), dazzles audiences worldwide with her effortless musicality and captivating stage presence.

1. Scene 2. Miniature Overture 3. Opening Act One 4. March 5. The Battle/Pas de Deux in the Snow 6. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy 7. Tarantella 8. Arabian Dance 9. Russian Dance (Trepak) 10. Chinese Dance 11. Dance of the Reed Flutes 12. Pas de Deux 13. Waltz of the Flowers 14. Finale Act Two