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30.04.2023

Final run of Sonja Frisell “Aida” at the MET

After three performances earlier in the season, on April 27, 2023, George Gagnidze returns to the role of Amonasro in Aida at the Metropolitan Opera for six additional shows, in the Sonya Frisell production and under the musical direction of Paolo Carignani.

He will share the stage with Angela Meade and Leah Crocetto alternating in the title role, Marcelo Álvarez and Jorge de León as Radamès, Olesya Petrova as Amneris, and Christian Van Horn as Ramfis.

George Gagnidze is a veteran Amonasro at the Met. Following his role debut in this very same Frisell staging in 2012, he appeared as the King of Ethiopia in several runs and will sing his 26th Amonasro at the Met on the last performance on May 18.

This last performance can rightfully be considered historical, as the legendary and much beloved Frisell production is being staged at the Met for the very last time, after a glorious 35-year run.

[Photo: Ken Howard / MetOpera]

Tosca, Wiener Staatsoper 2015 (Michael Poehn)

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23.06.2026

Poland Debut as Scarpia in Monumental Open-Air “Tosca” in Warsaw

This Sunday, June 28, 2026, George Gagnidze will make his highly anticipated Poland debut. He will portray his signature role, the menacing Baron Scarpia, in a spectacular, large-scale open-air concert version of Giacomo Puccini’s masterpiece, Tosca in Warsaw.

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12.06.2026

George Gagnidze opens “Rigoletto” at the Shangyin Opera House in Shanghai

George Gagnidze returns to one of his signature Verdi roles this weekend, singing the title role in Rigoletto at the Shangyin Opera House in Shanghai. The production opens on June 12, with a second performance on June 14.

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15.05.2026

Macbeth at Opera Carlo Felice Genoa

George Gagnidze returns to Opera Carlo Felice for Verdi’s Macbeth in a new production by Fabio Ceresa, conducted by Sesto Quatrini. Performances are scheduled for May 15, 17, 22, and 24.

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26.03.2026

George Gagnidze makes Semperoper debut as Germont

On March 28, George Gagnidze makes his eagerly anticipated house debut at the Semperoper Dresden, taking on one of his most acclaimed roles, Giorgio Germont in La traviata. Conducted by Nicholas Carter (with Clelia Cafiero in the pit from April 11), he appears alongside Adela Zaharia as Violetta and Amitai Pati as Alfredo, in a staging by Barbora Horáková. The run comprises eight performances through April 28.

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28.02.2026

Tonio in “Pagliacci” in Tbilisi

George Gagnidze returns to the stage of the Tbilisi Opera and Ballet State Theatre to perform the role of Tonio in Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo. Performing in his home city of Tbilisi holds special significance for the Georgian baritone, and Tonio remains one of the defining roles of the Italian Verismo repertoire. With the famous Prologue, Tonio steps forward to address the audience directly and establishes the dramatic framework of the opera.

George Gagnidze
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