Leading orchestra faces uncertain future amid financial pressure

Aberdeen Sinfonietta stage concerts every year.

Anne Smith

One of the North East’s leading artistic organisations is warning its future is in doubt due to severe financial pressure.

But with rising costs there is a warning it is struggling to survive and faces an uncertain future.

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