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13.12.2018
Il Tabarro – Metropolitan Opera 2018
“Celebrating the centennial of the work’s world premiere, at the Met on Dec. 14, 1918, this was a very fine “Trittico,” particularly the disconsolate “Il Tabarro,” inflamed by Amber Wagner’s big, creamy soprano, Marcelo Álvarez’s effusive tenor, and George Gagnidze’s grim, moody baritone”
Zachary Woolfe, The New York Times
“About the only excitement was sparked by soprano Amber Wagner and baritone George Gagnidze as the miserably married Giorgetta and Michele. These two, plus Blythe, were the only singers who mustered the wallop that only king-sized voices can deliver in a huge theater like the Met.”
James Jorden, Observer
“Celebrating the centennial of the work’s world premiere, at the Met on Dec. 14, 1918, this was a very fine “Trittico,” particularly the disconsolate “Il Tabarro,” inflamed by Amber Wagner’s big, creamy soprano, Marcelo Álvarez’s effusive tenor, and George Gagnidze’s grim, moody baritone”
Zachary Woolfe, The New York Times
“About the only excitement was sparked by soprano Amber Wagner and baritone George Gagnidze as the miserably married Giorgetta and Michele. These two, plus Blythe, were the only singers who mustered the wallop that only king-sized voices can deliver in a huge theater like the Met.”
James Jorden, Observer
“Rounding out the tortured love triangle was George Gagnidze’s moody Michele. His palpable pain at the realization of his double loss (first his child, now his wife) kept him from being a villain, and his mellifluous tone reinforced his humanity.”
Joanne Sydney Lessner, Opera News
“… George Gagnidze was an impressive Michele.”
Eduardo Brandenburger, Ópera Áctual
“The smoldering, menacing Michele of George Gagnidze overwhelmed Amber Wagner and Marcelo Álvarez as the illicit lovers.”
Patrick Clement James, Parterre.com
“… George Gagnidze is chilling in Michele’s soliloquy vowing to kill his wife’s as-yet unidentified lover.”
David M. Rice, ClassicalSource
“George Gagnidze’s rough-edged baritone is just right for the enraged Michele.”
Robert Levine, Bachtrack
“Baritone George Gagnidze is an unhappy and somber Michele, roused to anger and revenge when he discovers the identity of his wife’s lover.”
Operametro.com
“… very good voices (Amber Wagner’s firm, rich soprano as Giorgetta, George Gagnidze as Michele).” (…)
“George Gagnidze’s rough-hewn baritone was a good match for Michele.”
Humbled and Overwhelmed Blog
“George Gagnidze … menacing as ever … a harrowing delivery of his chilling monologue “Nulla! Silenzio!,”… .”
Eric C. Simpson, New York Classical Review
“El barítono georgiano administró sus recursos con sabiduría y llenó el escenario sin dificultades para cuajar un Michele de altura. Su éxito fue indiscutible.”
Carlos Javier Lopez, OperaWorld
“… imponente y bien caracterizado en el papel del brutal Michele. Sin duda cuando grita «La pace è nella morte!» al final de su monólogo evoca una presencia temible.”
David Yllanes Mosquera, Codalario
Review
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21.11.2023
Press review: “Gagnidze is superb” as Rigoletto in Atlanta
Excellent reviews for George Gagnidze's Rigoletto at the Atlanta Opera:
Interview
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04.11.2023
EarRelevant feature: ‘Acclaimed baritone George Gagnidze reflects on “Rigoletto” ahead of Atlanta Opera debut’
George Gagnidze was interviewed by Melinda Bargreen ahead of his Atlanta Opera debut in the title role of "Rigoletto". Check out the feature on the following link:
Review
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30.09.2023
Nabucco – New York 2023
“... the title king’s vulnerable plea for his daughter’s life (sung nobly on Wednesday by George Gagnidze)…” “Elijah Moshinsky’s “Nabucco” production has an old-school, 1980s throwback charm, with its imposing, multiuse unit set that turns on the Met’s revolving stage, even though it arrived at the company in 2001. It harks back to a time when singers were almost solely responsible for delivering the drama, and that’s what Gagnidze did: He shaped Nabucco’s full character arc with his baritone, from the sheeny resonance and dripping venom of a boastful king to the long, stately lines of a penitent one.” Oussama Zahr, The New York Times
Review
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20.05.2023
Aida – New York 2023
"The size and clarity of George Gagnidze’s voice made for a particularly menacing Amonasro." “George Gagnidze’s menacing Amonasro was powerfully sung.” Rick Perdian, New York Classical Review
Review
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30.03.2023
Rigoletto – Hamburg 2023
"The cast on March 17, 2023 was top-class in the main roles. George Gagnidze in the title role as Rigoletto was completely absorbed in the characterization of this “court jester”, who is by no means funny here, but rather a person who suffers and a father who only wants to protect his daughter from the outside world and the decadent court society. With his dark, expressive heroic baritone and his powerful performance, he came pretty close to being an ideal for Rigoletto." Wolfgang Schmitt, IOCO
