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2009 Opera Idol Winner

­Margaret Russo, a 26-year-old native of Zionsville, Ind. and Xavier University graduate, was named the 2009 Opera Idol. As part of her prize, Ms. Russo h­ad the chance to perform an aria from the stage of Music Hall before a sold-out crowd, immediately preceding a performance of Georges Bizet’s Carmen.

Read more about our 2009 Opera Idol Cincinnati Winner and watch videos of the finalists’ performances!

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