Zachary McCulloch is a New Zealand-born tenor known for his Italianate warmth and agile, expressive lyricism. He has performed with leading companies across Europe, Oceania, and North America, including Deutsche Oper Berlin, Opéra National du Capitole de Toulouse, Festival della Valle d'Itria, Landestheater Linz, Opera Australia, and Victorian Opera.

 

His repertoire spans Mozart, bel canto, and French opera, with standout roles including Tamino (Die Zauberflöte), Gualtiero (Il Pirata), Ferrando (Così fan tutte), Oronte (Alcina), Flavio (Norma), and Nadir (Les Pêcheurs de Perles).

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His upcoming performances include the 4th Jew (Salome) and and the Third SS Officer (Die Passagierin) at Opéra National du Capitole de Toulouse, Ein Lehrbube (Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg) at Deutsche Oper Berlin.

 

Alongside his operatic work, he maintains an active concert career, performing works such as Britten’s Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings, Haydn’s Große Orgelsolomesse, and Saint-Saëns’ Oratorio de Noël.

 

He has collaborated with renowned conductors and directors, including Fabio Luisi, Victorien Vanoosten, Francesco Lanzillotta, and Nicola Raab.

McCulloch’s training includes the Accademia di Bel Canto “Rodolfo Celletti” in Italy and the ICAV Course in Montreal, where he debuted as Rodolfo (La Bohème). He was a studio artist with State Opera South Australia and has worked with the Australian Contemporary Opera Company.

 

A Melbourne University graduate and recent Vincero Competition finalist in Verona, he continues to expand his repertoire and presence on the European stage.