Isaak Schwartz (1923-2009) is author of symphonies, ballets and music for theatre performances, but it is especially his work in film industry that brought him nationwide fame. The collection includes songs and romances to words by B. Okudzhava from the films 'The Captivating Star of Happiness', 'Straw Hat', 'White Sun of the Desert', and others.

For general music lovers.

Contents:

White sail of parting. From the film Life and Death of Ferdinand Lues
Don't promise to a young maid. From the film The Captivating Star of Happiness
Your Honour, Lady Parting. From the film White Sun of the Desert
The painted door of hope. From the film Captain Fracasse
Autumn rain. From the film Captain Fracasse
I'm stretching my hands after you. From the film Captain Fracasse
This woman in the window. From the film Legal Marriage
Love and parting. From the film We Weren't Married in a Church
Song about straw hat. From the telefilm Straw Hat
I'm getting married. From the telefilm Straw Hat
A cornet intended to get glory. From the telefilm Straw Hat
Song of jealous and deceived husband. From the telefilm Straw Hat
Now the bachelors are talking but about money. From the film Incredible Bet
In our old garden. From the film The Last Sacrifice
Song of Minsky. From the film The Stationmaster
The Danish king's drops. From the film Zhenya, Zhenechka and 'katyusha'
Song about sea. From the film Captain
The shrapnel will calm down. From the film The Affairs of Bygone Days
And the years are slipping, are slipping away. From the film Tell Me About Yourself
Comic verses