George Gagnidze & Christian Gerhaher Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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This week audiences can hear the complete songs by Schumann and a world premiere recording. They can also hear a debut album by one of the leading baritones of our time. Here is a look at this week’s new releases. George Gagnidze Orfeo is set to release George Gagnidze’s debut album which was recorded with the Staatskapelle Weimar under the {…}

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George Gagnidze Celebrates 100th Performance Of ‘Rigoletto’

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On May 4, 2019, George Gagnidze will celebrate his 100th performance in Verdi’s “Rigoletto” at the Metropolitan Opera. Rigoletto has become George Gagnidze’s signature role, having performed it in his career since the very beginning. “Rigoletto has been a key to success right from the beginning of my career and I owe him so much”, says the Georgian baritone. “In {…}

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George Gagnidze Celebrates His 100th Performance At The Metropolitan Opera

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On Dec. 8, 2018 George Gagnidze will sing his 100th performance at the Metropolitan Opera as Michele in “Il Tabarro” in the centennial production of Puccini’s “Il Trittico.” The Georgian baritone has been a fixture at the Met since his house debut in the title role of Verdi’s “Rigoletto” in 2009. Since then he has returned to the Metropolitan Opera {…}

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Q & A: Baritone George Gagnidze On the Challenges Of Singing Two Operas In One Night

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George Gagnidze is one of today’s leading baritones and one of the Metropolitan Opera’s leading singers. Throughout the past few years, he has been invited to some of the most prestigious theaters in the world including Teatro alla Scala, Teatro Real Madrid, and the Deutsche Oper Berlin among others. This season he returns to the Met for a double bill {…}

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George Gagnidze Will Inaugurate The Arena di Verona 2017 Festival

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Georgian baritone George Gagnidze will inaugurate the 2017 season of the Arena di Verona. Gagnidze will sing the title role in Verdi’s “Nabucco” on June 23 and 29 and on July 7, 2017 at the Roman amphitheater in a new production by Arnaud Bernard and under the musical direction of Daniel Oren. “I’m delighted to inaugurate the season of a prestigious festival {…}

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Ailyn Pérez, Adela Zaharia, Roberto Alagna, Aleksandra Kurzak, Camilla Nylund Headline Semperoper Dresden’s 2025-26 Season

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Semperoper Dresden has unveiled its 2025-26 season. New Productions It opens with Verdi’s “Falstaff,” conducted by Daniele Gatti and directed by Damiano Michieletto with a cast starring Nicola Alaimo, Lodovico Ravizza, Yijie Shi, Eleonora Buratto, Rosalia Cid, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, and Nicole Chirka, among others. Performance Dates: Oct. 5 – Oct. 24, 2025 Next up is Hans Abrahamsen’s “The Snow Queen.” {…}

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Edgardo Rocha & Angel Blue Lead 2025 Performances at Washington Concert Opera

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The Washington Concert Opera is set to present two works in 2025. On March 1, the company will present Mozart’s “La Clemenza di Tito” with Edgardo Rocha in the role of Tito. He will be joined by Tamara Wilson who will sing the role of Vitellia, Stephanie Doche as Sesto, Meridian Prall as Annio, and Raven McMillon as Servilia. Before {…}

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Metropolitan Opera 2024-25 Review: Tosca

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(Photo credit: Karen Almond / Met Opera) This season’s premiere of Met Opera’s “Tosca” features Polish soprano Aleksandra Kurzak, in the titular role, marking her 100th Met performance. Her Met debut was in 2004 as Olympia in Offenbach’s “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” and her performances leading up to this season have all been unforgettable, especially Kurzak as Tosca. Her voice alongside tenor {…}

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Aleksandra Kurzak, Sondra Ravdanovsky & Lise Davidsen Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Tosca’ Revival

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(Credit: Karen Almond/Metropolitan Opera) The Metropolitan Opera is set to present Puccini’s “Tosca” for 13 performances. The production, which runs between Sept. 25 and Jan. 23, will feature three casts. The opening cast in September–October, will star soprano Aleksandra Kurzak in the title role alongside tenor SeokJong Baek and baritone George Gagnidze. Xian Zhang and Marco Armiliato conduct. OperaWire raved {…}

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George Gagnidze & Christian Gerhaher Lead New CD/DVD Releases

George Gagnidze Celebrates 100th Performance Of ‘Rigoletto’

George Gagnidze Celebrates His 100th Performance At The Metropolitan Opera

Q & A: Baritone George Gagnidze On the Challenges Of Singing Two Operas In One Night

George Gagnidze Will Inaugurate The Arena di Verona 2017 Festival

Ailyn Pérez, Adela Zaharia, Roberto Alagna, Aleksandra Kurzak, Camilla Nylund Headline Semperoper Dresden’s 2025-26 Season

Edgardo Rocha & Angel Blue Lead 2025 Performances at Washington Concert Opera

Metropolitan Opera 2024-25 Review: Tosca

Aleksandra Kurzak, Sondra Ravdanovsky & Lise Davidsen Lead Metropolitan Opera’s ‘Tosca’ Revival