Ep. 12: Chiaki and Nodame perform Rachmaninoff on two pianos while Classic Life writers investigate his stay in Japan.
Aired on April 13, 2007
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Chiaki and Nodame deliver a two-piano performance of Rachmaninoff that draws a crowd including Saiko and Etoh-sensei. Following the event, Chiaki meets with writers from Classic Life magazine who question why he remains in Japan instead of pursuing opportunities abroad. Meanwhile, Nodame distributes candy to various 4th year students in the S Orchestra. These students reflect on their musical experiences under Chiaki’s direction and contemplate their futures as graduation approaches. The episode highlights the impact of their collaboration and the impending transition for the senior members of the orchestra.
Episodes
- Ep. 8 · Chiaki plays Rachmaninoff for A orchestra while Stresseman instructs him in conducting.
- Ep. 9 · Lesson 9: Music Festival
- Ep. 10 · The S Orchestra performs at the school festival while Chiaki practices with the A Orchestra.
- Ep. 11 · Stresemann and Chiaki perform Rachmaninoff before separating, leaving Nodame inspired and visited by Saiko.
- Ep. 12 · Chiaki and Nodame perform Rachmaninoff on two pianos while Classic Life writers investigate his stay in Japan.
- Ep. 13 · Graduation recital at Momogaoka College of Music features Chiaki and Masumi performing classical pieces.
- Ep. 14 · Nodame visits Chiaki's family home and plays piano while he accompanies her on violin
- Ep. 15 · Chiaki's family supports his music while Nodame faces a new teacher and orchestra plans.
- Ep. 16 · Rising Star Orchestra begins rehearsals as Nodame and Etoh-sensei reach an agreement.