Indianapolis symphony, musicians reach new deal

Published October 16, 2012 7:01pm ET



INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and its musicians agreed to a new contract Tuesday to end a weekslong lockout and clear the way for the resumption of concerts.

The new five-year deal cuts musicians’ pay by 32 percent in the first year and reduces the year-round performance schedule by eight weeks during the first two years, orchestra management and the musicians union said.

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