9. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Requiem and Franz Schubert's Symphony no. 8 in B Minor have which of the following in common?
Answer: B
Each work was left unfinished by the composer.
Both Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Requiem and Franz Schubert's Symphony no. 8 in B Minor are notable for being left incomplete at the time of their respective composers' deaths.
A) Each work was first performed at the Estates Theater in Prague, Czech Republic.
This option is incorrect as neither work was first performed at the Estates Theater. Mozart's Requiem was first performed at a private concert in Vienna, while Schubert's Symphony no. 8, also known as the "Unfinished Symphony," was not premiered until long after his death.
B) Each work was left unfinished by the composer.
This option is correct because both Mozart and Schubert died before they could complete these significant works, contributing to their intriguing legacies in classical music.
C) Each work was performed at the funeral of Johannes Brahms in Vienna, Austria.
This statement is incorrect. Although Brahms admired both composers, there is no record of either work being performed at his funeral. Brahms’ own works were more likely to have been featured during such an occasion.
D) Each work is dedicated to Holy Roman emperor, Francis II.
This option is incorrect as neither work is dedicated to Francis II. Mozart's Requiem is often associated with themes of death and the afterlife rather than dedications to specific individuals, and Schubert's Symphony no. 8 does not carry such a dedication either.
E) Each work features a quartet of vocal soloists.
This option is also incorrect. While Mozart's Requiem does feature solo vocalists, Schubert's Symphony no. 8 is an orchestral work without vocal components.
Conclusion
The correct answer highlights the shared characteristic of incompleteness in both Mozart's Requiem and Schubert's Symphony no. 8, which adds to their historical significance and intrigue. All other options fail to accurately reflect the commonalities between these two masterpieces, focusing instead on incorrect details regarding their performances, dedications, or compositions.