MPR News' Euan Kerr takes your orchestra lockout questions

Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra musicians
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra musicians rallied Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012, outside the Ordway Center in an attempt to forestall a feared lock out by the orchestra's management.
MPR photo/Euan Kerr

The Minnesota Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra have both canceled concerts through mid-December and have locked out their musicians. Last week, the Minnesota Orchestra got news that they'd been nominated for a Grammy for best Orchestral performance.

Euan Kerr, MPR News arts reporter, has been covering the disputes from the beginning. He joins The Daily Circuit to update us on the latest lockout news and take your questions.

READ MORE ON THE LOCKOUTS:

Minnesota Orchestra reports $6M deficit (MPR News)

Minnesota Orchestra risks audience, future (MPR's State of the Arts blog)

Rep. Phyllis Kahn speaks out on Minnesota Orchestra lockout (MPR's State of the Arts blog)

MPR News Primer: Orchestra contract negotiations