HBO Home Video has released a series of DVDs called Classical Baby. The three most recognized DVDs in the series are “The dance show”, “The art show”, and the “The music show”. All are animated films that star a baby as the conductor of an animal orchestra, an animal audience, and images related to dance, art or music depending on which DVD one is viewing.
“The music show” is a favorite. The baby conductor leads the animal orchestra through a series of classical musical numbers from Tchaikovsky, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and many others. Each song is complemented with an animated theatrical performance too. The music is soothing as are the animations. Children will be taken in by the calming colors as well as the classical music. This DVD is a great introduction into classical music. But, other than the classical music feature, there is not much else to promote literacy.
This series is award winning: Outstanding Children’s Programming (2005) and the Peabody Award (2006). Cost associated with this DVD is $10.
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