Macchio describes the coordination between the conductor and the Department of War to time the B-2 flyover to his performance — "logistical tour de force" is how he put it. He also shares how singing at the funeral of Trump's brother Robert in 2020 created a lasting personal bond, what he told the president in the Oval Office after returning from Italy, and what the Great American State Fair represents as a return to America's gilded-age grandeur.
He will perform again on July 4 on the National Mall before the president's speech and what promises to be the largest fireworks display in U.S. history — ten times larger than any prior display in Washington.
To aspiring performers: Macchio's message is direct. Study the craft, but never let technical knowledge replace the motivation in your heart to share your God-given gift with others. Make the audience the center of your focus. The generosity of an artist to move a crowd — that is what leads to success and personal fulfillment.
00:00 — Christopher Macchio: The Presidential Tenor Takes the Stage
00:33 — The B-2 Flyover and Singing Hallelujah at the Great American State Fair
01:57 — Singing at Trump's Brother's Funeral: How the Friendship Began
04:56 — Italy, the Oval Office, and Making America Grand Again
07:05 — Advice for Young Performers: The Gift of Music
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