The name of Boris Alexandrovich Pokrovsky is known all over the world. The importance of his contribution to the world art can hardly be overestimated. He is a man of a very unique talent, who put the performances on the biggest opera stages that became the world classics. In spite of his declining years Boris Alexandrovich is still working.

The film gives a memorable description of the work of the outstanding opera expert and his speculations on life and creation.