"Yellow Leaves" (Qvitel Fotlebi) is a beloved, nostalgic composition by Georgian composer Giya Kancheli, originally written for the 1978 film The Caucasian Chalk Circle . The piece is renowned for its simple, haunting melody that captures a sense of "bright sadness" and has become a staple of Georgian culture. Its lasting legacy is defined by its versatility, with numerous interpretations by musicians ranging from classical violinists to jazz artists.

Бѓ’ია Бѓ§бѓђбѓњбѓ©бѓ”ლი - Бѓ§бѓ•бѓ˜бѓ—ელი — Бѓ¤бѓќбѓ—ლები / Gia Yancheli - Yellow Leaves

"Yellow Leaves" (Qvitel Fotlebi) is a beloved, nostalgic composition by Georgian composer Giya Kancheli, originally written for the 1978 film The Caucasian Chalk Circle . The piece is renowned for its simple, haunting melody that captures a sense of "bright sadness" and has become a staple of Georgian culture. Its lasting legacy is defined by its versatility, with numerous interpretations by musicians ranging from classical violinists to jazz artists.