Baritone Nikoloz Lagvilava has captivated audiences with his fiery portrayal of Amonasro in Aida at Opéra de Rouen. Critics are praising his powerful and granite-like voice, which commands attention from the first note. José Pons of Olyrix writes, "The granite-like and rarely powerful voice of baritone Nikoloz Lagvilava allows him to embody a fiery Amonasro who commands all attention and sweeps away any potential hesitation."
Frédéric Meyer emphasizes, "Finally, Nikoloz Lagvilava, a Georgian baritone, alone justifies attending this evening with his extraordinary portrayal of Amonasro. His vocal power and line of singing are simply phenomenal and will earn him more than well-deserved thunderous applause at the final curtain."
Patrice Imbaud of Res Musica describes Lagvilava’s stage presence as "an uncompromising Amonasro with terrifying vocal power and stage presence." Peter Michael Peters from ioco.de adds, "However, this brutal king has a tremendous vocal range, perhaps the greatest and most beautiful voice of the evening?"
David Verdier from Altamusica.com praises Lagvilava’s control, saying, "Amonasro is masterfully handled by Nikoloz Lagvilava, with unwavering confidence and energy."
Nikoloz Lagvilava
Baritone
