Review
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13.10.2019
“With George Gagnidze, the Deutsche Oper Berlin engaged one of today’s best Nabuccos. With his pleasantly coloured baritone voice of perfect symmetry, powerful in the forte passages while completely unchallenged in the mezza voce, with a glorious flow in the prayer scene he was a worthy exponent of this role.”
Ingrid Wanja, Der Opernfreund
“Georgian baritone George Gagnidze, one of today’s most sought-after exponents of the Italian Fach, had been engaged for the title role of “Nabucco”. Gagnidze made a name for himself on an international level with select roles from Verdi operas, notably Amonasro (“Aida”) and the title roles of “Simon Boccanegra” and “Rigoletto”. At this performance, Gagnidze displays a brightly timbred, but above all noble and well-disposed baritone voice with a pleasant and substantial middle register. (…)
The middle register shows voluminous and vigorous qualities… . Gagnidze convinces especially in rousing dramatic scenes, such as at the end of the second scene in “Tremin gl’insani del mio furore!”, where he elaborates the authoritative-tyrannical character of Nabucco with vocal expressiveness and creative power. (…) By way of acting, he flings himself into Keith Warner’ role concept with great dedication and theatrical habitus.
Conclusion: George Gagnidze was really worth hearing in the lead role of “Nabucco“. … he convinces in dramatic scenes requiring a large and expressive baritone voice.
Markus Guggenberger, Opern- & Konzertkritik Berlin
His performance was dramatically intelligent; one felt that each word he sang had meaning; his voice was satisfyingly robust. In Part IV, when his character returns to sanity […], his repentant pleas to God felt heartbreakingly earnest and dramatically sensitive.
Elyse Lyon, https://operawire.com
Interview
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04.07.2025
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
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
“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
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
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: