Review
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13.04.2017
Aida – New York 2017
”From Scarpia to Tonio, George Gagnidze has been called upon to play a number of memorable antagonists on the Met’s stage. His robust, fine-grained baritone was in top form on Thursday and he brought unusual depth to the Ethiopian King Amonasro, avoiding common the temptation to play him as a skulking schemer.”
Eric C. Simpson, New York Classical Review
“George Gagnidze … singing with force. ”
Robert Levine, Bachtrack.com
“His growling sound came through with cataclysmic power during the central section of the third act duet with Aida. Barreling over the orchestra, Gagnidze constructed the portrait of a ferocious beast that delivered his most vicious blow on the climactic “Dei Faraoni tu si la schiava.” His crescendo on “Faraoni” was particularly thrilling as he held the note for as long as he could muster before deliver the final backhanded blow on the end of the phrase. And yet as he turned to console his daughter, he mustered up a solid legato phrase, showing a massive contrast between the monster he had unleashed a few moments earlier.”
Operawire.com
“As Aïda’s wily father Amonasro, baritone George Gagnidze pumped out the sound..”
James Jorden, New York Observer
“Amonasro was George Gagnidze, the Georgian baritone—full of testosterone, as usual. Snarling like Scarpia (the villain in Puccini’s Tosca), as usual. He was a treat to watch and hear.”
Jay Nordlinger, The New Criterion
Interview
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04.07.2025
Interview for ORF TV
In the lead-up to the premiere of Der fliegende Holländer at the Oper im Steinbruch Festival, George Gagnidze spoke with ORF TV about his role and the production in St. Margarethen. The interview, along with rehearsal footage, can be viewed here:
Interview
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07.06.2025
Première Loge Interview
George Gagnidze recently spoke with Première Loge about his deep connection to Verdi and Rigoletto, the role he is currently singing at the Opéra national de Paris. The interview touches on his artistic journey, future projects, and his interpretation of one of opera’s most iconic characters.
Review
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06.06.2025
Press review “Rigoletto” in Paris, May/June 2025
“George Gagnidze, a veteran of his signature role, which he embodies masterfully with exemplary intelligence, (...) throws himself admirably into this demanding part: ... showing no noticeable signs of age ... he often reaches moments of true emotion, culminating in a faultless and particularly poignant finale.” François Lehel, Opéra
Interview
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01.04.2025
Interview with Appreciate Opera
George Gagnidze was interviewed by Alkis Karmpaliotis for the US publication Appreciate Opera. Below you will find a preview of the feature. To read the whole interview, you may click HERE.
Interview
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20.03.2025
Interview for YouTube channel Kontextus
While in Budapest, George Gagnidze had a chat with the Hungarian YouTube channel Kontextus about his career, singing Verdi and Macbeth at the Hungarian State Opera:
