On October 4-5, the I. Zhansugurov Palace of Culture hosted the First International Competition of vocalists and instrumental performers "Yelge Arnau" on the work of Honored Worker of the Republic of Kazakhstan, composer, conductor Ali Alpysbayev, dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the Union of Composers of Kazakhstan. The contestants were evaluated by an authoritative jury from among domestic and foreign (Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan) masters of art. The best winning contestants were awarded with diplomas and prizes.