ARTS, BRIEFLY: "Unusual Concert For Saudi Arabia," compiled by Lawrence Van Gelder, New York Times, 5 May 2008, p. B2.

"Groundbreaking concert" in Saudi Arabia: German quartet plays classical music in front of a mixed-gender audience in public setting (a gov-run theater in Riyadh).

Female pianist wore "long green top and black trousers," but no abaya.

Paying attention ...