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10.02.2023
“Samson et Dalila” at the Staatsoper Berlin
A brand new role for George Gagnidze, who makes his debut as the High Priest of Dagon (Grand-Prêtre de Dagon) in Samson et Dalila at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden in Berlin on February 12, 2023, in a production by Damian Szifron led by Thomas Guggeis. He will sing alongside Brian Jagde as Samson, Elīna Garanča as Dalila, and Grigory Shkarupa as Abimelech. There will be two additional performances on February 15 and 18.
George Gagnidze performs for the very first time at the Staatsoper Unter den Linden, while having appeared with the company as Scarpia in Tosca and Amonasro in Aida while performing at the Schillertheater during restoration works on the opera house Unter den Linden.
This also marks the Georgian baritone’s return to the French repertoire after a long hiatus, his last part being the titular hero of Guillaume Tell in Weimar in 2008.
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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.
