On February 19, People's Artist of Kazakhstan, laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan, laureate of the International G. Verdi Prize, holder of the Kurmet and Barys orders of the 3rd degree, Professor Shakhimardan Abilov performed at the Kokshetau Palace.

Shakhimardan Abilov, who devoted his entire life to promoting the work of the great poet, composer, orator, teacher, translator, philosopher and public figure Abai, wrote a book dedicated to the 180th anniversary of the great Abai, entitled "Oy tolgau. Khakim Abai". The audience was presented with a mono-opera. He spreads the wisdom of Khakim Abai through songs. The piano part was performed by laureate of international competitions Aliyar Otetleu. Monoopera is a rare genre in the field of art, therefore the monoopera concert of Shakhimardan Abilov, the Monoopera that took place became a unique and special event for the audience. The monooperas "Kozimnin karasy", "Zhelsiz tunde zharyk ay", "Boyy bulgan", "Karashada omir tur", "Kor boldy zhanym" and many other noble songs and poems, as well as meaningful words of edification of Abay were performed.