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29.10.2024

“Rigoletto” at Teatro Massimo Bellini of Catania

George Gagnidze will debut at the Teatro Massimo Bellini in Catania on October 29, 2024, with his signature role Rigoletto in the first cast of a new production by Leo Nucci and under the musical direction of Jordi Bernàcer. He will sing alongside Enkeleda Kamani as Gilda, Ivan Magrì as Duca di Mantova, Ramaz Chikviladze (Sparafucile), and Elena Belfiore (Maddalena). An additional performance will be on October 31.

Rigoletto is one of George Gagnidze’s most performed role, with over 110 performances under his belt in some of the most prestigious opera houses and festivals, such as Teatro alla Scala, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Hamburg Staatsoper, Festwochen Vienna, Los Angeles Opera, Dallas Opera, Atlanta Opera, Festival Verdi at the Teatro Regio Parma, and Aix-en-Provence Festival: Next year, Opéra Bastille in Paris will join this impressive list.

The star baritone made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 2009 with this opera, singing 25 performances in two productions so far (Otto Schenk and Michael Mayer.)

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10.10.2025

New production of “Francesca da Rimini” in Turin

In October 2025, George Gagnidze returns to the role of Gianciotto in Zandonai’s Francesca da Rimini, performing in a new staging by Andrea Bernard for his house debut at the Teatro Regio Torino.

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04.07.2025

“Der fliegende Holländer” at Oper im Steinbruch

In July and August 2025, George Gagnidze makes his debut at Oper im Steinbruch in St. Margarethen, starring in the title role of Der fliegende Holländer. The new production, directed by Philipp M. Krenn and conducted by Patrick Lange, features Elisabeth Teige as Senta, Liang Li as Daland, AJ Glueckert as Erik, Roxana Constantinescu as Mary, and Jinxu Xiahou as the Steersman.

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19.06.2025

George Gagnidze Debuts in Riga in “Nabucco” and a gala concert

George Gagnidze makes his first appearance in Riga, Latvia, with two major performances at the 2025 Riga Opera Festival.

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06.05.2025

Rigoletto at Paris Opera

George Gagnidze is back singing the title role of Rigoletto, his signature role and one of his most performed parts. This time he stars as the tormented court jester at the Opéra national de Paris. Performances will take place at the Opéra Bastille from May 10 to June 12, 2025, under the baton of Andrea Battistoni in a production by Claus Guth.

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22.02.2025

Hungarian debut as Macbeth in Budapest

George Gagnidze is set to make his debut in Hungary, performing the title role in Verdi’s Macbeth at the Hungarian State Opera in Budapest. This new production, directed by Matthew Wild, premieres on February 22, 2025, with additional performances featuring George Gagnidze on February 28 and March 5. The opera will be led by the theatre’s principal conductor Martin Rajna.