You know, he learned continuously! He took lessons even at age 42. He — Vasyl Slipak

"Ukraine can become a successful country and a major player on the political stage if we start heeding the voices of the people."

"On December 8th and 10th in the Lviv Organ Recital Hall, the choir and orchestra of the Lviv Higher Music Institute M.V.Lysenko under the direction of Heorhyj Pavlyj performed Henry Purcells opera, "Dido and Aeneas," in commemoration of the 300th anniversary of the composers death. However, among the soloists, Vasyl Slipak (countertenor, by the way, the only in Ukraine) charmed audiences with his expressive manner of singing."

"[Hes] more than a colleague, more than a friend. I feel him like a brother. A man who loved every culture, you know, an open minded man."

"He never stopped to sing, never. Its about resistance. Its not about to be a soldier. He is a singer who decided to defend his country — thats all."

"Ukraine this year celebrated 25 years of independence, but it was real independence only after the Maidan, when a real state started to form. Here we have an example of a person who left his career to fight. New heroes of the new Ukraine are being born."

"Listen to anyone in the street and he’ll tell you what to do. Our people are wise."