On October 8 and 9 on the stage of the State Russian Drama Theater. F. A. Iskander held concerts by Khibla Gerzmava and pianist Ekaterina Ganelina as part of the "XIX Festival Hibla Gerzmava invites ..."

Also, as part of the festival, Hibla Gerzmava and philanthropist Yevgeny Palant presented the C7X Yamaha concert grand piano to the the Sukhumi Musical College. The grand piano was specially delivered from Japan.