The Nutcracker and I, by Alexandra Dariescu

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.

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Miniature Overture
 
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Opening Act One
 
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March
 
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The Battle / Pas de Deux in the Snow
 
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Dance of the Sugar Plum Fair
 
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Tarantella
 
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Arabian Dance
 
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Russian Dance (Trepak)
 
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Chinese Dance
 
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Dance of the Reed Flutes
 
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Pas de Deux
 
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Waltz of the Flowers
 
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Finale Act Two
 
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