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The epic six-month Detroit Symphony Orchestra musicians’ strike appears to have reached a finale. Although their new contract agreement is still in the process of being ratified, the ensemble recommenced rehearsals yesterday for free “patron appreciation” concerts this weekend. Detroit Free Press staff writer Mark Stryker joins us to fill us in on what looks to be the final notes of the strike—and what the future may hold for the group.

Detroit Free Press arts reporter and music critic Mark Stryker joins us for an update on the labor dispute between the management and musicians of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra was supposed to begin rehearsals for its fall season today. But after months of negotiation over new contracts that would cut pay and saddle musicians with extra duties, the players walked off the job this morning.

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Now there's another reason for conductors to be concerned about job security: On Tuesday night, Asimo, a 4-foot-3-inch Hondo robot led the Detroit Symphony in a performance of "The Impossible Dream" from "Man of La Mancha." Detroit Free Press music critic Mark Stryker tells us about it.