The premiere of the monopera "Tolyk Adam" took place at the Astana Opera Theater. Oh tolgau. Hakim Abai", dedicated to the work of the great Kazakh poet, philosopher and thinker Abai Kunanbayev.
The author and performer of the work is People's Artist of Kazakhstan, laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Kazakhstan Shakhimardan Abilov. His partner on stage was the laureate of international competitions, the talented pianist Aliyar Otetileu.
The audience enjoyed the famous works of Abai, such as "Kozimnin Karasy", "Segiz ayak", "Boy Bulgan" and others, which were accompanied by a rich musical program and carried a deep moral and educational meaning. The bright attention of the audience was attracted by the performances of young artists of the choral studio "Astana Opera". They performed the songs "Zhelsiz tunde zharyk ai" and "Ayttym salem, Kalamkas".
Press Service of the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/889061