Musicians in tune with historyMusic composed and played by local musicians will provide the soundtrack for an eagerly anticipated community film that will be premiered in Ely Cathedral on 28 February.'A Strange Day at Queen Adelaide' tells the story of the war-time university boat races, especially the only one rowed off the Thames at Queen Adelaide in 1944 and its diamond celebration event on 2004 – which led to the formation of the Isle of Ely Rowing Club.

Ely String QuartetThe musical track was laid down on Saturday at the YPL Recording Studio, Littleport. It has been heavily influenced by Mike Bunting's original Diamond44 Celebration Theme written for piano to support the 2004 event.Phil and Laurine Green, who are in the process of launching their vocal/keyboard duo, have been working since Christmas on brass harmonies to enrich the fanfare sections.

Mike Bunting & Terry Overall Phil & Laurine Green

Phil & Laurine are members of the City of Ely Military Band, which last year recorded a rendition of Vera Lynn's 'We'll Meet Again'. This is used to back the scenes of the 1944 oarsmen returning to Ely after sixty years to meet some of the war-time spectators.

City of Ely Military Band

Evocative mood music has been provided by the Ely String Quartet, formed last year. Three original pieces were written by Laura Shipsey (violinist) to accompany some of the more austere parts of the film, particularly the 'Shadows of War' section. The quartet will also be playing live at the Cathedral screening. Other members are Izzy Swinhoe-Standen (violin), Anna Growns (viola) and Csilla Waterfall (cello).They will be accompanied by Geoff Hinkins on piano. The final musical contribution is from Richard Sullivan, who has written, played and recorded 'Row, Row, Spaghetti Rock' for guitar. This music backs the frantic scenes of Isle of Ely Rowing Club crews competing in last summer's Cambridge City Bumps, a particularly memorable pursuit race.

Diary Date: 7pm 28th February 2015 at Ely CathedralTickets for ‘A Strange Day at Queen Adelaide’ costing £7.50, are available from:

Ely Cathedral Box Office – Open 9.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Saturday Tel: 01353 660349 - Online: https://tickets.elycathedral.org

Burrows Bookshop, 9 High Street Passage ELY CB7 4NB Tel: 01353 669759 All profits from this World Premiere Event will be used to promote the continued development of community rowing on the River Great Ouse at Ely.

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Contact:Jack Waterfall – Diamond44 Community Film Project1 Castelhythe ELY CB7 4BU01353 665665 – 07767 795895