Nutcracker And I - Kristjan Järvi - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

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)

Label: Signum Classics | Origin: Holland

📌 Alexandra Dariescu / Live Graphics & Narration Perform.