Quiz Quest – Parsifal Out West
Overview
True or False: In 1945, SF Symphony performed a Parsifal concert utilizing high school boys in the chorus as a way to educate them about classical music during the rise of swing and blues music.
Answer: False
During World War II, the San Francisco Symphony enlisted local high school boys to fill out the chorus for its 1945 concert version of Parsifal because many of its professional male choristers were serving in the military.
Visit the North Grand Tier (2nd Floor) to discover more about the history of Parsifal in San Francisco and view the virtual exhibit at the link below.
Virtual Exhibit
Continue your search…test your Parsifal knowledge with the full quiz below
Full Quiz
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