Musical Moments from Chopin (1946)

“Andy Panda” is serenading his barnyard colleagues with some Chopin when he is, quite literally, dusted down by his pal “Woody”. Before long they are playing a duet, on two pianos, with the woodpecker using his beak, his feet and even a broom to make music all whilst the antics of an audience of sneezers, sweet eaters and even fire-razers observe these pianists endeavour to get to the end of the “Polonaise”. It’s good fun this, with plenty going on and some nice touches to the animation that has faded a little, but has still some cheeky detail to it. The accompanying soundtrack consists of three pieces from Chopin that are fairly familiar, too, and this makes for an enjoyable and lively eight minutes or so.