On Another's Sorrow

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Composer:Pendrey, Nigel (1956-), British
Genre:Classical
Instruments:string orchestra and bell
Submitter:Pendrey, Nigel
Email:nigel.pendrey (e-mail)
To the memory of Robert and Robert Drever father and son lost at sea on a calm night off the island of Sandy, Orkney 31 August 1999.
The two had set out to collect lobster pots that day. The first sign that things were amiss was the early return of the dog, which arrived home wet and exhausted. Despite extensive searches only the body of the son has to date been found. The boat was located and raised. The cause of the tragedy is still a mystery.
The title is from a poem of William Blake.