Review
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13.08.2017
Khovanshchina – London 2017
Among the plotting nobles George Gagnidze’s Shaklovity stood out…”
Barry Millington, Evening Standard
“There wasn’t a weak link in the cast…George Gagnidze’s Shaklovity had all the cunning of the born survivor.”
Tim Ashley, The Guardian
“… George Gadnidze a forceful Shaklovity in his rousing paean to his homeland Russia.”
Richard Fairman, Financial Times
“George Gagnidze a formidable characteriser from the start as Shaklovity, the boyar who will assure eventual control for the young regent.”
David Nice, The Arts Desk
“The strong characterisation had started with George Gagnidze’s slippery, beautifully sung performance as the Tsar-friendly Shaklovity (who took charge of the Streltsy after Prince Khovansky was bumped off)…”
Peter Reed, Classical Source
“… and it was wonderful to hear George Gagnidze – who I have previously heard in broadcasts from the Met – live. His signature roles seem to be Amonasro, Tonio, Alfio and Scarpia, but he sang Shaklovity with such malevolence that it gave me chills and his Iago must be wonderful to hear.”
Jim Pritchard, Seen and Hard International
“George Gagnidze’s bullying baritone suited the faithful boyar, Fyodor Shaklovity…”
Mark Pullinger, Bachtrack.com
“Georgian George Gagnidze was a dark-voiced Shaklovity in the Russian tradition – his prolonged lamentation for Russia in act three was exceptional.”
Colin Clarke, Opera Today
“…with other roles very well sung, notably: the boyar Shaklovity (George Gagnidze)…”
Mark Ronan, Theatre Reviews
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:
