Chiaki Shinichi wins he prestigious Platini International Music Competition and becomes the new orchestra conductor for the Le Marlet Orchestra. Chiaki then goes with Frank to observe the orchestra and is astonished by their poor performance. It seems due to lack of funding the orchestra lost many of its members & the interest of its audience. Meanwhile, Nodame prepares for a graduation exam at her music school. She is happy that Chiaki has finally become a conductor and becomes even more enthusiastic when Chiaki asks her to play Ravel's "Bolero" with the orchestra. But, her excitement soon turns to disappointment when Son Rui takes her part in the "Bolero" performance. Nodame tries to hide her disappointment from Chiaki. The performance itself turns out to be a bomb. The audience laughs while Chiaki tries to do his best. Chiaki thinks back to his first practice with the S Orchestra and his teacher Franz Strezemann. Nodame attempts to comfort Chiaki after the performance, with Nodame and Chiaki eventually deciding that they will make the next one a success. Chiaki holds an audition for new members in his orchestra, while Nodame takes care of the promotional activities. Finally, the performance is set to begin. The concert hall is packed thanks to Nodame's efforts. Nodame is excited about the performance, but also has an uneasy feeling as well. Chiaki then takes the stage, holds his conducting baton in the air and ... (Source: AsianWiki) ~~ Adapted from the manga "Nodame Cantabile" (のだめカンタービレ) by Ninomiya Tomoko (二ノ宮知子). Edit Translation
- English
- 中文(简体)
- Русский
- Português (Brasil)
- Native Title: のだめカンタービレ 最終楽章 前編
- Also Known As: Nodame Cantabile The Movie I , Nodame Cantabile Final Music Part 1 , Nodame Kantabire Saishuu Gakushou - Zenpen , のだめカンタービレ最終楽章 前編
- Director: Takeuchi Hideki
- Screenwriter: Eto Rin
- Genres: Music, Comedy, Romance
Where to Watch Nodame Cantabile: The Final Score - Part I
Cast & Credits
- Ueno JuriNoda Megumi / "Nodame"Main Role
- Tamaki HiroshiChiaki ShinichiMain Role
- Fukushi SeijiKuroki YasunoriSupport Role
- Wentz EijiFrank LantoineSupport Role
- BeckyTanya VishnyovaSupport Role
- Takenaka NaotoFranz Von StresemannSupport Role
Reviews
This show and particularly the movie, are so much more than just your average drama. I have already reviewed the Jdrama Nodame Cantabile and I would only add one really important thing you should know. Nodame and Chiaki live in Paris and their journey is set in a much more adult world past college into apprenticeship and learning to become Pro. They have a new group of friends, harder challenges and also a deeper, more mature place in their relationship.
But trust me, it hasn’t lost all of its comic book slapstick and silliness. I think the way the writers made both Chiaki and Nodame grow up is very smart of them and cool for us viewers. This movie is a fun. Because Nodame is still sloppy and she still has all of her core craziness intact. Chiaki is still a stuffy, cranky commitment phobic but he is also still tender and kind of a sucker for Nodame. They have become in my mind eccentric because they are genius and geeky, not because they are comic manga characters with no depth. Again, the writers of this show/manga are smart.
Of course the cinematography is great. They are in Paris! Everything looks great, all the time. (Accept Nodame’s apartment.)
The music is a 10. It’s Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Revel and on and on.
If you haven’t watched the Nodame Series, you should give it a try but
I suggest definitely watching before you watch this movie. And when you do, you’ll think this movie is the best part of the series.