" ...a song composer as fine as Finzi and Gurney"

"...Venables can certainly pen a memorable melody,...there's no missing the emotion slumbering beneath the surface...”

"...there is no mistaking the emotional and technical strength in Venables' songs, besides their very real beauty..."

"...British composer... Ian Venables already has a distinct voice of his own...he moulds his rich textures with real sensitivity..."

Musical Example: 2nd movt - String Quartet Op.32