http://www.detnews.com/article/20100...ike-next-month

The Detroit News article above discussed the possible musician's strike and the financial situation of the DSO. Sadly, I've never been to an orchestra performance in Detroit, but hearing that they could be lost if the financial problems aren't resolved makes me want to experience it more than ever. Does anyone have any inside information on this situation or on the future viability of the DSO?

From what I know, the DSO is a world-class organization that would be difficult to replicate. If this gem were to be lost, I feel it would be a pretty big blow to our region and our culure. Some people believe that the DSO should fail if the "free market" deems it so, however, preserving these kinds of institutions, i.e. museums, art galleries, the opera, etc. is very important to maintaining Detroit's status as a cultural hub. I don't buy the sentiment that the DSO and similar institutions are "unimportant fancy stuff" that Metro Detroit can't afford.