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KSO goes UnStaged with ‘Flow, pairs yoga with live classical music

September 12, 2018

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will present a new musical experience entitled “KSO UnStaged: Flow” wherein participants will take an instructor-led yoga class while the KSO performs live. The event will take place Thursday, Oct. 4, at 6:30 p.m. at The Mill & Mine, located in downtown Knoxville.

KSO UnStaged: Flow will feature three sets of flowing, relaxing music on stage conducted by Music Director Aram Demirjian. Each set will have a series of movements led by instructors from three local yoga studios: Breezeway Yoga Studio, Glowing Body Yoga and Real Hot Yoga.

KSO UnStaged: Flow

Attendees can enjoy kava juice tastings from Kava Koncoctions, a local grassroots business providing kava-based beverages to those looking for an alternative to alcohol that is relaxing. Food and drink will be available from Tako Taco, the new restaurant located adjacent to The Mill & Mine. Inspired by the conviviality of street food, Tako Taco offers many gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options inspired by locales near and far.’

“Flow in many ways is the most interactive UnStaged event yet because it invites our attendees to engage in the practice of yoga as the music is playing,” Demirjian said. “Both yoga and classical music have been demonstrated to be good for one’s stress level, blood flow and overall health, so it seemed natural to put the two together.”

Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door and available to patrons age 21 and older. Tickets may be purchased by calling 865-291-3310 or by visiting www.knoxvillesymphony.com.

About the KSO UnStaged Series

The purpose of the KSO UnStaged series is to present new and exciting music-centric events where the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra collaborates with community partners and other creative institutions wherein the orchestra performs in unconventional venues, adds various components or unique aspects to performances, and attracts new and different audiences.

About the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra

Established in 1935, and now under the leadership of Music Director Aram Demirjian, the KSO has contributed to the cultural life in East Tennessee continuously for 80 years, providing excellence in musical and educational programs. The Orchestra consists of 80 professional musicians and performs more than 300 programs throughout the region each season, reaching audiences of more than 200,000 people. The KSO performs in traditional venues such as the Tennessee Theatre, Bijou Theatre and the Civic Auditorium as well as non-traditional places like hospitals, schools, city parks and churches.  For more information regarding the KSO, please visit www.knoxvillesymphony.com or call 865-291-3310.