"Baby Mozart"

"***Baby Mozart: Music Festival***" is the 2nd and 29th Baby Einstein episode in the series, released in 1998 (with "*Mulan*") and was reissued in early-1999. At the time, there was a popular scientific theory which stated that Mozart music made babies smart, and the idea for Baby Mozart was born. In 2000, the sound design for Baby Mozart was updated by Bill Weisbach. A new Baby Mozart CD came out when the sound design was updated. Later in 2004, Baby Mozart had some footage replaced with different toys and updated the credits. It received critical acclaim and became a box office success prompting itself a become a successful sequel to "*Brady Einstein*" and second special of four (2 of 4). Many critics say that they never think Wade Disney could do it like that and Cal congratulated him. It tied with "*Election Night*" for an Oscar in 1999 for Best Short Subject.

## Video Guide

### Opening

* Disney Fanfare, Debney: Walt Disney Pictures Logo (1990-2006) (replaced by the Pixar version of the Walt Disney Pictures Logo in 2004, the first current version of the Walt Disney Pictures Logo (2006-2011) in 2008, and another current Walt Disney Pictures Logo (2011-) in 2014, 2018 and 2020 as well as the current fanfare composed by Mark Mancina)
* Fanfare from The Magic Flute, K. 620: Cutie Drummer: Bear in black (replaced by Ma Brewster Bear and Tin Drum in 2004, Baby Mozart the Koala conducting then Ma Brewster Bear and Tin Drum in 2008 and 2018, and Max the Animated Terrier Dog in 2020)
* Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545, 1st Movement: Opening titles (different version in 2004, 2008, 2018 and 2020)
* Star candles zoomed out (replaced by Fiber Globe Light in 2004 & 2008, and Balloons in 2020)

### Playful Kinetics

* Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330, 1st Movement: Kinetic Frog, Mini Orbiter in black zoomed in, Mickey Mouse Tri-Illusion Kinetic red side, Corona Kinetic (replaced by Wain Motion Mobile in 2 different angles in 2004 & 2008, and Lava Lamp in 2010)

### Introducing Bard

* Bard the Dragon walks on screen.
* Variations on "Ah Vous Dirai-Je, Maman", K. 265/300e, Theme: Fruits Slideshow: lemons, apple, bean sprouts (replaced by grapes in 2008 & 2020), peach, and banana
* Bard says "Blaah!", and walks off.

### Choo Choo

* Concerto for Flute and Harp in C Major, K. 299, 1st Movement: Country Train 1 in 2 different angles, Light & Sounds Bear Jr. (replaced by Fiber Optic Butterfly in white and black in 2004 & 2008, then changed back to Light & Sounds Bear Jr. in 2020), Rainbow Wind Spinner, Animal Carousel (replaced by Musical Push n' Go Merry in 2004 & 2008, then changed back to Animal Carousel in 2020), Country Train 1
* A picture of a female baby elephant is shown on the Activity Globe the camera zooms out and Baby Elephant walks to the globe and trumpets to her (added sound effect in 2020)
* Two-octave ascending scale in D Major: Metronome with Tub Time Bath Stickers: Sea Life Crab sticker

### The Chase

* Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331, 3rd Movement: Playful Circus Seals in 2 different angles, Animal Marching Band, Playful Circus Seals in 2 different angles, Animal Marching Band
* Mr. Buggety Bugget (replaced by Symphony Sounds Music Pals: Dragon in 2004, then changed back to Mr. Buggety Bugget in 2010; different sound effects in 2008)

### Fluid Motion

* Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545, 2nd Movement: Star Candles zoomed in (replaced by Fiber Globe Light in 2004 & 2008, then changed back to Star Candles in 2020), Triple Ooze, Venus Rotating Fiber Optic Lamp zoomed in
* Ascending, descending scales in C major: Metronome with Tub Time Bath Stickers: Sea Life Seal sticker
* Castle Pounder (Different sound effects in 2008)

### The Tornado

* Sonata in D Major for Two Pianos, K. 448/375a, 1st Movement: Tornado Lamp (zoomed in a bit in 2020), Alien Orbiter, Double Paddle Wheel Slide, The Wave Machine zoomed in, Tornado Lamp (zoomed in a bit in 2020)

### Animal Faces

* Bulldog Puppet
* Variations on "Ah Vous Dirai-Je, Maman", K. 265/300e, Animals Variant: Animals: dog, cow, duck, and cat (duck, cow, cat and dog as a different order in 2008, 2018 & 2020)
* Rikki Rooster

### Carousel

* Divertimento No. 17 in D Major, K. 334, 3rd Movement: Mini Orbiter in white zoomed out (replaced by Black Cosmos Kinetic with red ball in 2010), Carousel Papillions, Mini Orbiter in white zoomed in, Party Chimes: Horses (replaced by Venus Kinetic Mobile in black zoomed in, out, then in again in 2004 & 2008, and Disco Ball in 2010)
* Sight n' Sound Harold the Helicopter (replaced by Magic Jet in 2004 & 2008, then changed back to Sight n' Sound Harold the Helicopter in 2010, different sound effects in 2008 and 2018)

### Puzzles

* Piano Sonata No. 17 in B Flat Major, K. 570, 3rd Movement: Infant Sensory Cube (replaced by Wooden Shape Sorter and Sing n' Spin Bugs in black zoomed out then in as two scenes in 2004 & 2008, then changed back to Infant Sensory Cube in 2020), Curious Creatures: Happy Starfish (replaced by Activity Star in 2008, then changed back to Curious Creatures: Happy Starfish in 2020), Soft Stacking Rings, Geometric Board Puzzle, Soft Stacking Rings with Peeke Pig (no Peeke Pig in 2004, 2008 & 2020)
* Baby Brontosaurus and Activity Globe
* Scale in D major In song form: Metronome and Tub Time Bath Stickers: Sea Life Octopus sticker

### Holiday Train

* Piano Sonata No. 15 in F Major, K. 533/494, 3rd Movement: North Pole Express, Rainbow Wind Spinner, Coca-Cola Bubble Bear (replaced by Ma Brewster Bear with Bubble Wand in 2004 & 2008, and Musical Bubble Bear in 2020), Country Train 1, Unicorn Clock (replaced by Moving Race Car Clock in 2004 & 2008, and Animal Carousel in 2020), Seedlings Colorful Windmill, North Pole Express
* Variations on "Ah Vous Dirai-Je, Maman", K. 265/300e, No. 10: Dolls: Plush Girl Doll (replaced by Groovy Girls: Bindi in 2004 & 2008, and Rosy Cheeks Big Sister in 2020), My First Christmas Bear (replaced by Sherberts Pig Plush in 2004 & 2008, and Fancy Prancer Precious Pony in 2010), Chiming Octopus (replaced by Pipsqueak the Pup in 2004 & 2008, and Spunky Dog Plush in 2020), Raggedy Ann

### The Magic Flute

* Fanfare from The Magic Flute, K. 620: Baby Mozart The Yellow Bear (replaced by Baby Mozart in 2004, Papagino Dolphin in 2008 & 2020)
* The Magic Flute, K. 620, Papageno Arias, Nos. 2 and 20: Papagino Dolphin (some scenes were replaced by water stock footage in 2008), Giraffe and Rooster meet, followed by the Bulldog, then the Frog (replaced by Baby Mozart, and Neighton the Horse, Isaac the Lion, and Tiger, Stella The Cat, and Pavlov the Dog, Duck, and Baby MacDonald the Cow in 2008 and 2018, then changed back to Giraffe and Rooster meet, followed by the Bulldog, then the Frog in 2010)

### Closing

* Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551, "Jupiter", 4th Movement (Short Version): Title card of Baby Mozart (replaced by Baby Mozart in 2004 & 2008, none in 2010, sound effect added in 2008), Venus Rotating Fiber Optic Lamp zoomed out, Mickey Mouse Tri-Illusion Kinetic blue side, Mini Orbiter in black zoomed out, Cutie Drummer: Bear in white (replaced by Ma Brewster Bear and Tin Drum in black in 2004 & 2008, and Mr. Buggety Bugget in 2020), Playful Circus Seals, Wave Machine zoomed out, Rooster Puppet, Tornado Lamp (zoomed in a bit in 2020), Sierra plays with Curious Creatures: Happy Starfish, Wade Disney (Jason Earles) saves a cat from the tree.
* Cheering & Applause
* Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545, 1st Movement: End Credits, Aspen & Tim Giugni play with puppets near a ladder (1998-2003 & 2020 only)
* Baby Mozart bows with the same cheering and applause sound effect as before. (2008 and 2018 only)

## Sketches (Activity Time)

### Playtime

* Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331, 3rd Movement: Playful Circus Seals in 2 different angles, Animal Marching Band, Playful Circus Seals in 2 different angles, Animal Marching Band, Playful Circus Seals in 3 different angles
* Divertimento No. 17 in D Major, K. 334, 3rd Movement: Soft Stacking Rings, Geometric Board Puzzle, Georello Kaleidogears with 3D Georello Gears, Soft Stacking Rings
* Sonata in D Major for Two Pianos, K. 448/375a, 1st Movement: Tornado Lamp in white zoomed out then in and then in black, The Wave Machine zoomed in, Liquid Motion Tumbler, The Wave Machine zoomed in, Double Paddle Wheel Slide, Tornado Lamp in white then in black

### Quiet Time

* Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545, 2nd Movement: Venus Rotating Fiber Optic Lamp zoomed out then in, Triple Ooze, Venus Rotating Fiber Optic Lamp in 3 different angles
* Piano Sonata No. 15 in F Major, K. 533, 3rd Movement: North Pole Express, Rainbow Wind Spinner, Ma Brewster Bear with Bubble Wand, Country Train 1, Moving Race Car Clock, Seedlings Colorful Windmill, North Pole Express
* Variation on Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551, "Jupiter", 4th Movement: The Wave Machine zoomed out, Venus Rotating Fiber Optic Lamp zoomed out, Flower Fiber Optic Light in Globe, Sierra plays with Curious Creatures: Happy Starfish

## Bonus Puppet Show (2008 DVD only)

* Baby MacDonald moos once, Duck quacks 7 times, Pavlov barks twice, and Baby Lamb sings an oboe tune then the other 3 puppets stare at Baby Lamb and they all laugh together.

## Sketches (Mini Shows)

### Baby Mozart's Music Box

* Title Card
* Variations on "Ah Vous Dirai-Je, Maman", K. 265/300e, No. 11: Dolls: Rosy Cheeks Big Sister, Raggedy Ann, Spunky Dog Plush
* Variations on "Ah Vous Dirai-Je, Maman", K. 265/300e, No. 1: Fruits Slideshow: lemons, apple, grapes, peach, banana
* Variations on "Ah Vous Dirai-Je, Maman", K. 265/300e, Animals Variant: Animals: duck, cow, cat, dog
* Rikki Rooster
* Divertimento No. 17 in D Major, K. 334, 3rd Movement: Cosmos Kinetic, Carousel Papillons, Mini Orbiter in white zoomed in, Disco Ball
* Variations on "Ah Vous Dirai-Je, Maman", K. 265/300e, No. 11: Rabbit Stock Photo, Frog Photograph, Stars Stock Photo

### Parade of Sonatas

* Sonata in D Major for Two Pianos, K. 448/375a, 1st Movement: Castle Pounder, Tornado Lamp, Alien Orbiter, Double Paddle Wheel Slide, The Wave Machine zoomed in, Tornado Lamp
* Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545, 2nd Movement: Star Candles zoomed in, Triple Ooze, Venus Rotating Fiber Optic Lamp zoomed in
* Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331, 3rd Movement: Playful Circus Seals in 2 different angles, Animal Marching Band, Playful Circus Seals in 2 different angles, Animal Marching Band
* Applause
* Bard the Dragon walks on screen
* Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330, 1st Movement: Kinetic Frog, Mini Orbiter in black zoomed in, Tri-Illusion Kinetic red side, Lava Lamp
* Applause
* Bard the Dragon says "Blah!"

## Discovery Cards

### 2003

* Bear (Stradivarius Sam the Violin Playing Bear)
* Dog (Bulldog Puppet)
* Elephant (Baby Elephant)
* Frog (Phineas the Frog Puppet)
* Pig (Pudgey Pig)
* Rooster (Rikki Rooster)

### 2008

* Bear
* Dog
* Elephant
* Butterfly
* Cat
* Rooster
* Drum
* Duck
* Star
* Waves

## Toys

### Bonus Toys (2008)

 Sheep Puppet

## Distrubution

* Guild Film Distribution (United Kingdom)
* Roadshow Entertainment (Australia)
* Buena Vista Pictures Distribution (United States)

## Trivia

* This is the first video to include classical music and to have emphasis on it.
* This is the first video to have classical music by Mozart.
* When this video was first released, it was marketed as a sequel to Brady Einstein.
* Highlights from the film, plus other tracks, can be heard in the Baby Mozart CD: A Concert for Little Ears and the audio cassette.
* This is the first video to include Baby Einstein Puppets & the only video having Tim Guigni as a puppeteer for the video.
* The Mini Orbiter by Rabbit Tanaka later returns in [ Brady Galileo].
* The Tornado Lamp by Kenart and Phineas the Frog Puppet by Dakin later return in [ Brady Neptune].
* Alien Orbiter by Uncle Milton, the Fiber Optic Butterfly by Spencer's Gifts and The Wave Machine by Lava later return in [ Baby Van Gogh].
* The Tin Drum by Schylling (from 2004) later returns in [ Baby Beethoven] (2008 Puppet show).
* In the Discovery Kit, they reused a few scenes from [ Baby Bach], which are Max the Animated Terrier Dog by WT, Balloons, Lava Lamp by Lava, Cosmos Kinetic by Golden Island, Disco Ball by AADLP, and Musical Bubble Bear by Link Group, possibly due to those scenes being memorable and Baby Bach not getting a discovery kit.
* The Plush Girl Doll by Baby Gap, the Raggedy Ann by Applause, the Baby's Music Box by Shelcore, the My First Christmas Bear by Eden, the Metronome by Wittner, the Chiming Octopus by Jolly Toys, the Musical Push n' Go Merry by TOMY, the Seedlings Colorful Windmill by Summer Lane, the Sherberts Pig Plush by Eden, the Pipsqueak the Pup by Lamaze, the Liquid Motion Tumbler by Carlisle, the Venus Rotating Fiber Optic Lamp by Spencer Gifts, and of course, the Curious Creatures: Happy Starfish by The First Years were previously seen on Baby Einstein.
* This and Baby Beethoven are the only two Baby Einstein videos to not have any talking.
* This marks the only appearance of Bard the Dragon first appearance of Katie Mitchell and Papagino Dolphin. However, Bard doesn't become a BE character until [ Baby Shakespeare]
* The Original cover had a Mozart the Yellow Bear on it, but in 2004 (late-2003 in foreign language releases) it got replaced with Baby Mozart the Koala, and was changed back in 2010 (but redesigned).
* This was the second and last video to be produced by I Think I Can Productions before it was renamed Aigner-Clark Productions, and later to The Baby Einstein Company.
* Around the time of the CD's initial release, along with Baby Bach, the classical music was re-done.
* The Rikki Rooster by Iwaya later returns in "[ *Baby MacDonald*]". A white version of him is also seen in the updated version of Baby Bach.
* The Magic Jet by BAO Toys (from 2004) later returns in "[ *On The Stop*]".
* The 2008 version has the final appearance of Baby Lamb, 1st Version of Duck, 1st Version of Baby MacDonald the Cow and Isaac the Lion all in Playsoup form.
* This is the last out of the 2 videos (the 1st being Brady Einstein) to contain a "2 minute discussion" at the end of VHS releases.
* Mozart's Symphony No. 41, "Jupiter", was later reused in Baby Galileo, but Bill Weisbach extended the same movement within the 1st movement ending to fit in with the full music video, and he also used more Baby Galileo instruments rather than the original ones from the Baby Mozart version for some reason.
* This is Bard's only appearance before he became completely obselete. Katie Mitchell reappears in "[ *Brady Shakespeare*]" instead.
* This is the only time Baby Mozart the koala wears his vest.
* The 2000 DVD Concert Hall has music from the Baby Mozart Concert for Little Ears CD with Bedtime and Playtime. The CD is enclosed on the Baby Mozart 2000 VHS. The Baby Mozart Soundtrack CD is also enclosed in the 2001 VHS in which it only features the Mozart pieces heard in the video, same as the 2002/2003 VHS tapes, However, in the CD enclosed on the 2004 VHS, Piano Sonata No. 15 in F Major, K. 533, 3rd Movement by Mozart is the only piece to be on the Baby Einstein Musical Audio Sampler CD enclosed on the 2004 VHS.
* The initial 1998 release features a unique transition after the Castle Pounder scene where the hand returns and "flushes" the screen away, to fit with the next toy being the Rocket Tornado. This transition was removed in all future releases.
* In the initial 1998 release, Bard freezes when the page turns to the picture of lemons. This is fixed in all future releases.
* After the warning screen in late-2000, the tapping tune up the end, is similar to "[ *Baby Beethoven*]" (2002 video)
* With Baby Mozart being the first video to have Classical Music, given the video being released on a Sunday this is the first video to be released the same day the majority of the Roman Catholic Church celebrates Mass. Also, the video was released 9 days before *Thomas and His Friends Get Along* was released on VHS.

## Puppets

### 1998-2003

* Bard the Dragon (played by Tim Guigni) (first appearance)
* Papagino Dolphin (played by Tim Guigni) (first appearance)

### 2008

* Baby Mozart the Koala (2008 DVD only) (played by David Privett) (Host) (fourth appearance)
* Neighton the Horse (2008 DVD only; PlaySoup) (Version 1) (played by David Privett) (seventh appearance)
* Isaac the Lion (2008 DVD only; PlaySoup) (played by David Privett) (last appearance)
* Tiger (2008 DVD only) (played by June Privett) (second appearance)
* Stella The Cat (2008 DVD only) (played by June Privett) (fourth appearance)
* Pavlov the Dog (2008 DVD only; PlaySoup) (Version 2) (played by David Privett) (fifth appearance)
* Duck (2008 DVD only; PlaySoup) (Version 1) (played by David Privett) (last appearance)
* Baby MacDonald the Cow (2008 DVD only) (Version 1) (played by June Privett) (last appearance)
* Baby Lamb (2008 DVD only) (Bonus) (played by David Privett) (last appearance)

## Kids

* Aspen Clark (wearing a white sweater with cherries over pink shirt)
* Sierra Clark (wearing a white shirt)
* Chloe Tyler (wearing an orange and pink sweatshirt and pink pants) (1998 video discussion only)
* Toby Tyler (wearing a purple onesie) (1998 video discussion only)

## Puppeteers

* Tim Giugni (miscredited as Tom/Tim Guigni)
* David Privett (2008 DVD only)
* June Privett (2008 DVD only)

## Songs

### Video Songs

1. Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545, 1st Movement (Opening & Closing Credits)
2. Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330/300h, 1st Movement (Kinetic Art)
3. Variations in C Major on "Oh! I Shall tell Mama", K. 265/300e (Theme and No. 10 only) (No. 7 on CD only) (Food, Animals, Dolls)
4. Concerto for Flute, Harp, and Orchestra in C Major, K. 299/297c, 1st Movement (Toys in Action)
5. Piano Sonata No. 11 in A Major, K. 331/300i, 3rd Movement (Toy Chase)
6. Piano Sonata No. 16 in C Major, K. 545, 2nd Movement (Fluid Motion)
7. Sonata for Two Pianos in D Major, K. 448/375a, 1st Movement (The Tornado)
8. Divertimento No. 17 in D Major for 2 Horns, Viola, 2 Violins & Basso Continuo K. 334/320b, 3rd Movement (Mobiles)
9. Piano Sonata No. 17 in B Flat Major, K. 570, 3rd Movement (Simple Manipulatives)
10. Piano Sonata No. 15 in F Major, K. 533/494, 3rd Movement (Holiday Time)
11. Papageno Arias No. 2 and 20 from Die Zauberflöte, K. 620, "The Magic Flute" (The Magic Flute; Puppet Shows)
12. Symphony No. 41 in C Major, K. 551, "Jupiter", 4th Movement (Short Version) (Finale)

### Bonus Songs (CD and Concert Hall with Bedtime and Playtime)

1. Piano Sonata No. 18 in D Major, K. 576, 1st Movement (found in On The Go)
2. Piano Sonata No. 10 in C Major, K. 330, 3rd Movement

## Production

"*Baby Einstein*" was directed by Valerie LaPointe and produced by Alice Dewey Goldstone.

## Release

The film premiered at the Brooklyn Film Festival on April 18, 1998, and subsequently accompanied "*Mulan*" in theaters.

## Reception

### Box Office

"*Baby Mozart*" became a box office success by grossing $304.3 million on the $90 million budget and did the same as the movie, "*Mulan*".

### Response

"*Baby Mozart*" has an approval rating of 100% on the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on nine reviews, with an average rating of 10/10, a 100/100 on Critic's Choice, a 100 on Metacritic and a A+ on CinemaScore.