As Soloist in Handel’s Saul in “Sacred Music In A Sacred Space” at Saint Ignatius Loyola c. Kent Tritle:

“Beautifully prepared performance. The soloists gained comfort and support from Tritle’s direction, enabling them to perform keenly and well...with Lockley singing affectingly, whether as High Priest or Witch of Endor.”
Paul Griffiths, The New York Times

Soloist in Shakespeare’s Songs at Caramoor Festival c. Rachelle Jonck:

“Delightful program of songs set to Shakespeare’s immortal verse...idea conceived by Will Crutchfield. The eager, young singers exhibited varying degrees of talent. Tenor Lockley has a pleasant lyricism and winning stage manner. He will always be remembered for his humorous barnyard sounds which were delivered with youthful enthusiasm and pointed up the comendy in Wolf’s ‘Lied des Trasferierten Zettels’ and Tippett’s ‘Come unto These Yellow Sands.’”
Francis Brancaleone, The Journal News

As Soloist in Verdi’s Requiem w/Midland Symphony c. Carlton R. Woods:

“An extraordinary performance. The four soloists added more highlights to the concert. Lockley’s soulful, lyric and full-throated singing served his part well, even in the devilishly high and difficult ‘Ingemisco.’ It was a stellar evening.”
Grover B. Proctor Jr., The Saginaw News

As Cavaradossi in fully-staged Tosca w/Fundacíon Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de Bolivia c. David Händel:

“Lockley proved exceptional, demonstrating his exceptional musicianship while integrating himself into the vocal ensemble as both a leader and valued member of the team. Above all, demonstrated in six consecutive performances his artistry as both a superb singer and a fine actor. I look forward eagerly to the opportunity to collaborate once again with Lockley. He is always welcome to return to Bolivia, or wherever else I may be conducting.”
David Händel, Music Director, National Symphony Orchestra of Bolivia

As Frère Elie in Messiaen’s Saint François d’Assise (American Première of
Tableau 4: L’ange voyageur) w/Brooklyn Philharmonic c. Robert Spano:

“Lockley made striking solo contributions as member of the Assisi friary.”
Patrick Giles, Opera News

As Soloist in Mozart’s “Coronation” Mass w/Moscow Virtuosi at Avery Fisher Hall c. Vladimir Spivakov:

“The ‘Coronation’ Mass which ended the concert, was given a striking performance. Soprano and her colleagues...Michael Lockley, tenor, made a nicely balanced ensemble.”
Allan Kozinn, The New York Times

“Mozart was given a vibrant performance...Lockley contributed admirably to the performance.”
Donald Westwood, Opera News

As Ruggero in La Rondine at Caramoor Festival’s Bel Canto at Caramoor
c. Will Crutchfield d. Joseph Bascetta:

“As Ruggero, Lockley acquired impressive vocal and emotional strength in the last act. The production was a delight to the eye as well as the ear...the entire cast looked youthful and used their pleasant voices with eager enthusiasm.”
Francis Brancaleone, The Journal News

As Rodolfo in La Bohème w/Ash Lawn-Highland Summer Festival
c. James Caraher d. Paula Suozzi:

“The cast handles the sensitive story with understanding and flair. This performance shows what hard work and solid talent can produce. Lockley possessed a nice tenor sound. In the final scene he proved that with the intensity produced by the moment, he could indeed rise to the occasion and draw the audience into his despair.”
John T. Roberts, The Daily Progress (Charlottesville, VA)

As Martin in The Tender Land w/Ash Lawn-Highland Summer Festival
c. Patrick Hansen d. Paula Suozzi:

“Lockley’s open, honest, vocal production makes Martin a character we want to trust, in spite of all the rumors. His voice is perfect for the role, especially in the softer, more subtle passages.”
John T. Roberts, The Daily Progress

As Freddy in My Fair Lady w/Ash Lawn-Highland Summer Festival
c. James Caraher d. David Pfeiffer:

“Worthy of notice...Lockley’s singing of the memorable ‘On the Street Where You Live’ is a lovely rendition. His voice has warmth and ease which are perfect for the role.”
John T. Roberts, The Daily Progress

As Lindoro in L’Italiana in Algeri w/Tri-Cities Opera c. Peyton Hibbitt d. Carmen Savoca:

“Lockley has a smooth tenor voice which flowed nicely through his aria ‘Languir per una bella,’ settling comfortably and frequently on as many high B flats as the composer could cram into one aria.”
Mark G. Simon, The Ithaca Times

As Sultan Soliman in Zaïde at Maggio Musicale (Florence) and at the European Mozart Festival in Prague c. Justin Brown d. Gerald Thomas:

“Molto spettacolo”
RAI UNO (Florence, Italy)

“A singer of very good quality displaying an excellent voice and stylistic feeling”
Denni Telegraf (Prague)