Yes, it is that time of year when we look back at the coverage of events that piqued the interest of readers. And, it is that time of year that we thank our readers for their continued interest—and look forward to a 2023 packed with performances, exhibitions, and shows that are compelling and noteworthy. Best wishes for a happy—and healthy—New Year.
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Given the large numbers involved, a tie in readership between two stories is highly unlikely. In the case of the #10 selection, the two articles differed by less than five (5) readers, something data hawks would call a “statistical tie.” Amazing!
#10 (Tie) – Review: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra et al. — Handel’s ‘Messiah’ and ‘A Carol Symphony’
“Review: Knoxville Symphony Orchestra et al. — Handel’s ‘Messiah’ and ‘A Carol Symphony’“
#10 (Tie) – Review: Marble City Opera Premieres Important Theatre in ‘I Can’t Breathe’
“Review: Marble City Opera Premieres Important Theatre in ‘I Can’t Breathe’”
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Again, highly improbable—there was also a tie in the #9 position, the two articles differing by 5 readers or less. Again, a “statistical tie.”
#9 (Tie) – Impressions from Big Ears 2022
This excellent Big Ears 2022 wrap-up article was written by Eric Dawson.
“Impressions from Big Ears 2022”
#9 (Tie) – Review: Clarence Brown Theatre Embraces a Sympathetic ‘Curious Incident’
Photo by Ella Marston
“Review: Clarence Brown Theatre Embraces a Sympathetic ‘Curious Incident’“
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# 8 – Review: Knoxville Opera’s Effervescent ‘The Merry Widow’
“Review: Knoxville Opera’s Effervescent ‘The Merry Widow’”
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#7 – Big Ears Festival Announces Free Concerts — And A Parade
“Big Ears Festival Announces Free Concerts — And A Parade”
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#6 – Review: Knoxville Opera Returns with the Devilish Spectacle of ‘Mefistofele’
“Review: Knoxville Opera Returns with the Devilish Spectacle of ‘Mefistofele’”
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#5 –Review: CBT’s ‘She Kills Monsters’ – An Enchanting Finale for Carousel Theatre
Photo: Ella Marston
“Review: CBT’s ‘She Kills Monsters’ – An Enchanting Finale for Carousel Theatre”
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#4 – Knoxville Gay Men’s Chorus Offers ‘Rebel Without a Claus’ – and a Major Announcement
In this preview for the 2022 Holiday Show, that major announcement was a big change for the organization that included a new name, new logo, and other re-branding items to fit with the evolving idea of greater inclusion. The organization is now the Appalachian Equality Chorus.
“Knoxville Gay Men’s Chorus Offers ‘Rebel Without a Claus’ – and a Major Announcement“
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#3 – On Friday: St. John’s Showcases Its New Pipe Organ in a Recital by Organist Scott Dettra
“On Friday: St. John’s Showcases Its New Pipe Organ in a Recital by Organist Scott Dettra”
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#2 –Review: ‘Always … Patsy Cline’ at Clarence Brown Theatre
Number 2 on the list of most read articles—and we’re talking about a huge number of readers here—was the review of Always … Patsy Cline at Clarence Brown Theatre.
“Review: ‘Always … Patsy Cline’ at Clarence Brown Theatre“
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And finally, the Most Read article of the year…
#1 – Knoxville Opera Announces Its 2022-23 Season…And a Rebranded Future …
“Knoxville Opera Announces Its 2022-23 Season…And a Rebranded Future…“
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Best wishes for Happy Holidays from Arts Knoxville
