Christopher Macchio

Christopher Dennis Macchio (born August 1, 1978) is an American tenor who specializes in classical crossover music. He is a member of New York Tenors and has released two studio albums, Dolci Momenti (Sweet Moments) and a Christmas album O Holy Night.

Early life and education Macchio was born on August 1, 1978, to an Italian-American family in Holbrook, on Long Island, New York. His father, Dennis Macchio, owned and operated an economics forecasting firm, was an adjunct economics professor at Long Island University at C.W. Post, and later became a professional racecar driver, eventually owning and operating a series of respected racing schools across the United States. His mother, Lorraine Macchio (née Lawrence), was a homemaker and later worked at a local bank. As a student, his singing voice was discovered in his Sachem High School chorus, a class in which he had enrolled to meet a state graduation requirement. Encouraged by his chorus teacher, he shifted his focus from academic pursuits to music.

He spent the next two summers at the USDAN Summer Camp for the Arts, through which he was offered private vocal instruction by New York University adjunct voice professor and Holocaust survivor John Kuhn. In 2011, he performed in a related PBS concert special entitled "Bell'Aria: Live From Las Vegas", followed by television appearances on Fox, ABC, NBC, and Rai Italia. Macchio performed at the Freedom 250 rally in Washington, DC, on June 24, 2026. This event celebrated America's 250th anniversary and was hosted by President Trump, featuring Lee Greenwood as well. Macchio performed the Leonard Cohen song "Hallelujah" at the event despite condemnation and objection by the estate of the song writer.

Artistry Macchio specializes in classical crossover music, combining elements of opera with modern styles. He performs in multiple languages, including Italian, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Farsi, Hindi, Russian, Turkish, Hebrew, and Arabic. His concerts feature both classical and contemporary works.

Discography Macchio has released two studio albums: Dolci Momenti (Sweet Moments) and a Christmas album entitled O Holy Night. His recordings reflect a fusion of classical and modern musical influences.