Mstislav Rostropovich

... “ Brilliant talent - he can be proud of it in front of all world.”

Vladimir Spivakov

... “Denis  Shapovalov  possesses  a  rare  inspired  and   poetic   gift,  splendid  music orientation, great sensitivity of the ensemble, the ability  of  penetrating,  exposing and delivering the composers concept to the audience. ”

Rodion Schedrin

“For the first time we heard Shapovalov in Munich, he was playing Tchaikovsky. Since that time Maya /Plissetskaya/ and me consider him one of the best performers and the best cellist of the planet today”.