Musicians and management of the Detroit Symphony ratified a
contract that ends the six-month long strike. Mark Stryker of the Detroit Free
Press, who has reported vigorously and well on the entire conflict, reports HERE

The DSO announced an abbreviated spring season that includes
some concerts beyond its regular home and $20 ticket prices. MORE

Stryker also offers some thoughts on what’s ahead for the
DSO. The issues raised in the contract negotiations will have  ramifications — indeed, are
already having — around the orchestral world.  MORE