"Brahms' Four Serious Songs, op. 121, with baritone Michael Chipman and pianist Jason Hardink, closed out the first half. Profound in their sadness, these four songs are compelling for their tragedy and sorrow. Chipman, who has a wonderfully rich and rounded voice, sang these pieces with delicately phrased expressiveness that underscored their earnestness. Hardink supported Chipman with his lyrical playing, and together they brought poignancy and heartfelt emotions to these songs."
- Ed Reichel, Deseret Morning News (January 2010)
"Particularly noteworthy was Chipman's interpretation of the count's big Act 3 recitative and aria "Hai gi?vinta la causa!...Vedr?mentr'io sospiro," which he sang with dramatic conviction." (Le nozze di Figaro concert performance)
- Ed Reichel, Deseret Morning News (February 2010)
"Sets of three carols from British composers John Rutter and Herbert Howells showed the singers to fine effect. Michael Chipman contributed a beautiful baritone solo to the choir's stunning performance of Howells' "A Spotless Rose," whose text is a less-familiar translation of the German poem that most of us know as "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming.""
- Catherine Reese Newton, The Salt Lake Tribune (December 2009)
"Of the five excellent soloists in the [Howells] Requiem, baritone Michael Chipman was especially notable for his range and tonal beauty."
- Catherine Reese Newton, The Salt Lake Tribune (March 2008)
“Something electric happened when Michael Chipman – wearing Ray-Bans, a dangling tie, and a rumpled suit from the 1930s – burst onto the stage as the title character in Don Giovanni. With Donna Anna in hot pursuit and her father not far behind, Chipman connected instantly with the audience. His looks and lean, rangy energy were reminiscent of a young Tom Cruise.”
- Betty Gabrielli, Oberlin Around The Square
“As the personification of all that evil, Michael Chipman was a champion Don Giovanni. His manner was relaxed, his gestures extravagant. His character is rich, handsome and full of himself, and Chipman pulled that off with charisma. His voice, too, was powerful, confident, and all in all attractive.”
- Michael Gill, Lorain County News
“The men [of Così fan tutte] sounded more Mozartian. Michael Chipman made a wonderfully sonorous and dignified Don Alfonso.”
- Donald Rosenberg, The Plain Dealer
“The warm, emotional quality of Michael Chipman’s baritone voice brought depth and meaning to the poetry [of Finzi’s In Terra Pax]. After the climax, the music tapered to a mood of profound calm, adorned by beautifully produced high notes from Chipman.”
- Celia R. Baker, The Salt Lake Tribune
“Among the production’s delights was the ironic jazz trio of Nancy Maria Balach, Chip Sanford and Michael Chipman, who captured the sound and spirit of suburban consumerism Bernstein wove so wickedly into his score.”
- Donald Rosenberg, Opera News
“Baritone Michael Chipman pleased the hometown crowd with his vocally secure and sincere delivery of the ‘Hostias’ and ‘Libera me’ [in Fauré’s Requiem].”
- Catherine Reese Newton, The Salt Lake Tribune
“Baritone Michael Chipman sang with warmth and expression.”
- Catherine Reese Newton, The Salt Lake Tribune
“The youthful attractiveness of Chipman and Palmer suited the roles [of Adam and Eve in Haydn’s Creation], especially since they sang them so well.”
- Celia R. Baker, The Salt Lake Tribune