Episode
The Piano Forest: Awakening
Overview
Out of the remaining 30 pianists, only 12 will advance to the final round. Shuhei takes the stage with just one goal in mind for his performance.
Details
- Series
- The Piano Forest
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2019-02-10
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
Awakening is Episode 3 in Season 2 of The Piano Forest. It aired on 2019-02-10. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 2: Fixation
Following Sophie Ormesson, Wei Pang takes the stage. Though deeply influenced by Ajino, he demonstrates a depth and pain not found in Ajino's playing.
Episode 4: Promise
Lech Szymanowski performs with his sister, Emilia in his heart. Despite the hometown preference for a Polish contestant, Kai's playing wows the crowd.
More episodes from this season
Episode 1: Chopin's Journey
The names of those advancing to the second round of the Chopin competition are announced, and Shuhei is shocked when Adamski fails to make the cut.
Episode 5: The Dance of Deliberation
Once Kai's finishes his performance, it's all up to the judges. But one judge argues against allowing Kai to advance and requests a complete recount.
Episode 6: Requiem
After the results are announced, Kai catches Shuhei at a bad time. The next day, they have a painful conversation in a park.
Episode 7: For the Sake of Your Number One
In the last round, pianists perform with an orchestra. Rumors fly when Wei Pang doesn't show up as scheduled, while Kai worries about Shuhei.
Episode 8: The Truth About Wei Pang
After reuniting in a practice room at the Chopin Academy, Kai and Shuhei take a morning walk through Warsaw. Shuhei is shocked by Kai's plans.
Episode 9: For Your Living Evidence
A painful article is published about Wei Pang's past, but all he cares about is Ajino's opinion. Before Pang takes the stage, they meet on the stairs.
Episode 10: In the Country Where Chopin Was Born
Though Lech wants to win for his sister's sake, the final day is Kai's chance to show the world who he is and how far he's come with his performance.
Episode 11: Hero
Kai's performance is a triumph, but Lech has the final slot -- and hometown support. As he plays, he has a vision of his sister, Emilia.
Episode 12: The Best Pianist in the World
The winners are finally announced to an electrified audience. Shuhei sheds tears of joy when he hears Kai's placement. Ajino receives shocking news.