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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.
This exceptional event will serve as a crowning highlight of the inaugural 1st International Festival “The Central Music Square” (Centralny Plac Muzyki). The performance will take place in the absolute heart of the city at the newly opened Central Square, situated on the historic grounds of Parade Square (Plac Defilad) in front of the iconic Palace of Culture and Science. As the biggest square in Warsaw and one of the largest public urban spaces in all of Europe, the venue provides an appropriately grand, monumental stage for Puccini’s intense thriller.
Gagnidze, recognized globally as one of the definitive Scarpias of his generation, shares the massive open-air festival stage with a phenomenal lineup of world-class operatic soloists: Sonya Yoncheva as Floria Tosca and Jonathan Tetelman as Mario Cavaradossi. The performance will be led by acclaimed Maestro Bassem Akiki. Maestro Akiki will conduct the Sinfonia Varsovia, performing alongside the Warsaw Philharmonic Choir and the W. Skoraczewski Artos Children’s Choir. Supporting roles will be brought to life by outstanding young soloists selected in collaboration with the Opera Academy of the Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera.
[Photo: Michael Pöhn / Wiener Staatsoper]
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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.
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18.02.2026
“Der fliegende Holländer” at Teatre Principal of Palma
George Gagnidze makes his debut at the Teatre Principal de Palma and his first appearance in Mallorca this February, singing the title role in Der fliegende Holländer.
