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At present the ensemble is quickly moving forward by the speed set by modern society of knowledge. Recently the legal status of the ensemble has been changed. After it was registered in the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania, the ensemble became Concert institution, which shows the professionalism and acknowledgement of the ensemble. The ensemble is in the continuous creative process, concert programs are being improved, and new work pieces are created. The desire to get the spectators interested, surprised, amused and spiritually enriched always remains. One of the main priorities of the ensemble is educational activity. The cooperation with Lithuanian schools and kindergartens is continued; only professional concert programs that meet the recommendations of LR Ministry of Education and Science are suggested for children. The ensemble is original and interesting because of variety and plenty of the instruments. More than 20 different Lithuanian instruments are used in the concerts: reed-pipes, kanklės, horns, ožragis, skudučiai, daudytės, tabalai, wooden bells, lumzdeliai, molinukai, džingulis, pliauška, etc. These instruments are used to perform not only Lithuanian folk songs and dances, but also original work pieces created by various composers. The concerts of the ensemble are very successful both in Lithuania and abroad. Mission of "Ainiai" To develop concert, educational activity by propagation, popularization and introduction to all Lithuanian folklore instruments. Besides, to engage and make the young generation closer to the national art, and at the same time to preserve and enrich it . Vision of "Ainiai" The ensemble that preserves its uniqueness and individuality in modern society of knowledge and that constantly increases its popularity inside and outside the country. Concert Institution Kaunas Music Ensemble "Ainiai" is a harmonious, diligent and stable collective. Credo of "Ainiai" To treasure its dower into the chest of national culture. |