Austin Lyric Opera - Faust

“Some of the most stylish singing in the show came from baritone Christopher Holmes…in the role of Wagner.”

Mike Greenberg, San Antonio Express-News Senior Critic (November 12, 2001)

Opera in the Heights - Il barbiere di Siviglia

“…Figaro [was] filled to the brim with swagger and confidence,”
“As Figaro, Austin baritone Christopher Holmes radiated authority. His singing was firm and convincing. His swagger added a distinctly macho touch to the manipulative jack-of-all-trades.”

Charles Ward, Houston Chronicle (September 19, 2003)

Opera in the Heights- Faust

“…In the role of Valentin…Christopher Holmes with his powerful baritone brought needed soul and passion to this one-dimensional character.”

D.L. Groover, Houston Press (November 20-26, 2003)

Opera del Sol- La Traviata

“His voice is a clear and melodious baritone, with crystal clear enunciation, truly polished, controlled, professional and superb.”

Ray Cichon, Monticello News (February 4, 2004)

Amarillo Opera- Don Giovanni

“This production featured one of the most well-rounded casts in Amarillo Opera's history. The company is attracting some powerfully gifted artists...particularly Christopher Holmes in the title role.”
“Holmes' powerful, yet mellow baritone helped make his roguery palatable to the audience.”

Chip Chandler, Amarillo Globe-News (March 28, 2004)

Amarillo Opera- La Bohème

“[Christopher Holmes]…must rank as [one] of the finest guest performers ever brought to town by the opera.”

Chip Chandler, Amarillo Globe-News (April 24, 2005)

San Antonio Opera- Don Giovanni

"Baritone Christopher Holmes showed some very sturdy chops as Masetto...”

Mike Greenberg, San Antonio Express-News Senior Critic (June 19, 2005)

San Antonio Opera- The Magic Flute

“Baritone Christopher Holmes brought a clean, open timbre and crisp diction to the role of…Papageno”

Mike Greenberg, San Antonio Express-News Senior Critic, (January 22, 2006)

Salt Lake Choral Artists and Salt Lake Symphony-Brahms Requiem

“The soloists were…wonderful. Holmes…brought feeling and profound expression to his two arias”

Edward Reichel, Deseret Morning News, (April 24,2007)

“Holmes sang with pleasing, resonant tone”

Catherine Reese Newton, Salt Lake Tribune (April 24, 2007)

Utah Festival Opera- Show Boat

“As Ravenal, Holmes sings with an effortless, rounded tone that brightens as it climbs in true Broadway-baritone fashion”

Robert Coleman, Salt Lake Tribune (July 19, 2007)

Juneau Lyric Opera- Le nozze di Figaro

"Christopher Holmes marched into the Countess's chambers as the highly suspicious Count Almaviva with palpable excitement and first-rate singing...[he]fit the bill perfectly, singing crisply and with appropriate dynamics, and physically fitting the stage in a manner that complimented the ultimate effect" (Ben Brown, Juneau Empire, April 22, 2010)

Ben Brown, Juneau Empire, (April 22, 2010)

Phoenix Opera- Carmen

"Baritone Christopher Holmes was a worthy Morales who could attract the ladies with his sexy uniform ”

Maria Nockin, Music & Vision (November 10, 2009)

American West Symphony of Sandy City-Porgy and Bess

"Holmes sang...with ringing tone and colorful insight. ”

Robert Coleman, Salt Lake Tribune, (May 12,2009)

American West Symphony of Sandy City- Verdi Requiem

"Joining [the symphony] were four exceptional soloists...This quartet was especially wonderful in ensemble. Their singing of the "Domine Jesu Christe" in particular was exquisitely crafted. But also individually, the four proved themselves to be exceptional. Both [the tenor] and Holmes were the vocal equals of the women. They sang their solos with conviction and sincerity. ...Holmes' 'Confutatis' [was] infused with lyrical beauty.”

Ed Reichel,Deseret Morning News (May 24, 2007)