PART IIPOP MUSICThe U.K., in all directionsInteresting...

PART II

POP MUSIC

The U.K., in all directions

Interesting bands and solo artists are emerging in every corner of Britain. By Phil Sutcliffe. Page 1

OPERA

Mini-’Ring,’ maximum impact

Long Beach Opera stages Wagner’s magnum opus with a difference. By Diane Haithman. Page 35

THEATER

Trusting himself to tell the truth

Laughter and anguish mingle in the self-revelation that is “700 Sundays.” By Billy Crystal. Page 37

ART

The nature of things

to come

Odilon Redon imbued plant life with personality, fostering Surrealism. By Barbara Isenberg. Page 40

Also ...

On the Shelf: Peter Selz’s new book on political art in California. Page 41

JAZZ

Innovation reigns

With few dominating greats, modern musicians can make their own way. By Don Heckman. Page 45

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Arts Notes: The Seven Wonders rethought. Page 38

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