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13.11.2016

Aida – San Francisco 2016

“Baritone George Gagnidze brought steely determination and a muscular voice to Aida’s father Amonasro, king of Ethiopia, who falls a captive of the Egyptians upon his army’s defeat. His Act 3 duet with Crocetto, when he convinces her to obtain strategic war information from Radames for the sake of Ethiopia, was especially moving.”

James Ambroff- Tahan, The San Francisco Examiner

 

“Baritone George Gagnidze was a virile, forceful presence as Aida’s father, Amonasro”

Georgia Rowe, The Mercury News (and East Bay Times)

 

“George Gagnidze was a stolid Amonasro”

Joshua Kosman, The San Francisco Chronicle

 

“George Gagnidze was a powerful Amonasro”

James Roy MacBean, The Berkeley Daily Planet

 

“Baritone George Gagnidze returns from his highly lauded appearances early in the season in Andrea Chenier to sing Aida’s father Amonasro. His dark-toned voice is right for the part…”

Philip Campbell, The Bay Area Reporter

 

“As Aida’s father Amonasro, George Gagnidze was a proud, menacing presence with a smooth voice with lots of character.”

Ilana Walder-Biesanz, Bachtrack.com

 

“the Amonastro sung by baritone George Gagnidze and the Ramfis of Raymond Aceto, both seasoned, solid professionals… .”

Michael Milenski, Opera Today

 

“In the limited but important role of Amonasro, George Gagnidze sang impressively.”

Janos Gereben, Classical Voice America

 

“A specialist in Verdi’s baritone roles, George Gagnidze, from the Republic of Georgia, was an authoritative Amonasro, giving a persuasive performance that suggested a determined leader who inspired the enemy forces. His duet with Crocetto’s Aida was one of the evening’s many vocal high points.”

William Burnett, Opera Warhorses

 

“Gagnidze gave a commanding performance as Amonasro”

The Opera Tattler

Review

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16.10.2025

Reviews “Francesca da Rimini” in Turin

“George Gagnidze as her husband Gianciotto was excellent...” Paolo Gallarati, La Stampa

Review

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10.10.2025

“L’Italia è la culla del mio repertorio”. L’intervista

di Giovanni Zambito - Il baritono George Gagnidze, tra le voci verdiane più autorevoli della scena lirica internazionale, si prepara a una nuova intensa stagione artistica che lo vedrà protagonista in Italia e all’estero. Dopo quasi 150 recite al Metropolitan di New York, Gagnidze tornerà nel Belpaese per tre appuntamenti di grande rilievo: Francesca da Rimini al Teatro Regio di Torino, Macbeth al Carlo Felice di Genova e Nabucco al Macerata Opera Festival. Parallelamente, sarà impegnato in importanti produzioni in Germania e Spagna, tra cui Der fliegende Holländer.

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