Ainur (band)

Ainur is an italian progressive rock symphonic rock band, inspired by J.R.R.Tolkien's The Silmarillion. Their music is a mix of progressive rock with some modern progressive metal, folk and classical elements. The band was founded by, Luca Catalano, Marco Catalano, and Gianluca Castelli.

Discography

  • From Ancient Times (2006)
  • Children of Hurin (2007)
  • Children of Hurin deluxe EDition with DVD (2007)
  • Lay of Leithian (2009)

Band members

  • Luca Catalano - Composer, Guitars, Lead vocals, Backing Vocals (2005-present)
  • Marco Catalano - Composer, Drums, Keyboards, Lead vocals, Backing Vocals (2005-present)
  • Gianluca Castelli - Composer, Keyboards (2005-present)
  • Simone Del Savio - Composer, Lead Vocals, Baritone (2005-present)
  • Alessandro Armuschio - Composer, Keyboards, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals (2005-present)
  • Massimiliano Clara - Lead Vocals (2005-present)
  • Federica Guido - Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals (2005-present)
  • Elena Richetta - Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals Dancer (2005-present)
  • Luca Marangoni - Violin (2005-present)
  • Carlo Perillo - Viola (2005-present)
  • Daniela Lorusso - Cello (2005-present)
  • Chiara Marangoni - horns, Lead Vocals (2005-present)
  • Cristiano Blasi - Flutes (2007-present)
  • Leonardo Enrici Baion - Clarinet (2007-present)
  • Cecilia Lasagno - Harp, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals (2005-present)
  • Wilma Collo - Lyrics' adaptation (2005-present)

Former members

  • Urania Pinto - Lead vocals (2005-2006)
  • Chiara Garbolino - Flute (2005-2006)
  • Alberto Paolillo - Clarinet (2006-2007)
  • Eleonora Croce - Lead Vocals (2006-2007)

See also

  • The Children of Húrin
  • Silmaril
  • The Tale of Beren and Lúthien

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