Nicosia is ready for a special art event. It will mix classical music, dance, and new technology. Famous pianist Alexandra Dariescu will show her show, "The Nutcracker and I." This will happen at the Nicosia International Festival. The show is on December 28, 2025. It will be at the Nicosia Municipal Theatre. This show is a new way to see Tchaikovsky's famous music. It will talk about dreams and working hard.
Alexandra Dariescu is a very good pianist. She is from Romania. She also teaches at a music school in London. People know her for telling stories with music. Her "Nutcracker and I" is not just a ballet. It is her personal story. In her show, Clara wants to be a pianist. This part of the story is important. It shows the hopes and problems of young musicians.
The show uses Dariescu playing the piano. A dancer named Désirée Ballantyne plays Clara. Beautiful hand-drawn pictures are also shown. These pictures move with the music and the dancer. They create a wonderful sight. The music uses parts of Tchaikovsky's ballet. The show is 60 minutes long. It has already been seen by over 75,000 people.
This show is part of the Nicosia International Festival. The festival likes new ideas. It wants more people to enjoy classical music. This show is for younger people too. Dariescu's work is different. It shows that music can be for everyone. Clara's story is about musical dreams. The show hopes to inspire children. It wants them to follow their dreams.
"The Nutcracker and I" started in 2017. It has traveled to many countries. Dariescu lives in London now. She is still sharing this show. It connects old classical music with what people like today. The Nicosia Municipal Theatre will have two shows. They are at 10:30 and 16:30 on December 28. You can buy tickets online or at the theatre.