Classical era · 1756–1791
Mozart music for your video — 11 recordings, licensed once
Is Mozart public domain? The compositions are — Mozart died in 1791, more than 70 years ago. The recordings are not: every recording carries its own rights, held by its performers and producer. Using Mozart in a video therefore needs a licence for the recording you use. Here are 11 Mozart recordings that Artyfile licenses directly: €29.90 once per track, worldwide and for life, with a licence certificate as proof.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791, born in Salzburg, died in Vienna) wrote more than 600 works in 35 years — symphonies, concertos, operas, chamber and church music. Eine kleine Nachtmusik, the Rondo alla Turca and the Symphony No. 40 are among the most recognisable melodies in the world, which is exactly why they work in video: the audience knows them within a second.
Listen: Mozart in Artyfile recordings
Every recording €29.90 once · worldwide, for life · instant WAV
Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik, A Little Night Music
Artyfile Orchestra
Mozart: Piano Concerto KV 488, 2nd Movement
Artyfile Orchestra
All 11 Mozart recordings
Original work = the composition as written. New arrangement = a newly composed arrangement, a protected work of its own; the Artyfile licence covers both.
| Recording | Performed by | Version | Suited for | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozart: Duet for Horns 12, Allegro | Artyfile Orchestra | Original work | Film & TV, Advertising, Fashion & luxury | €29.90 |
| Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik, A Little Night Music | Artyfile Orchestra | Original work | Fashion & luxury, Corporate & presentations, Party & celebration | €29.90 |
| Mozart: Basson Concerto | Artyfile Orchestra | Original work | Fashion & luxury, Corporate & presentations, Wedding & love story | €29.90 |
| Mozart - Ave Verum Corpus | Artyfile | Original work | Documentary, Meditation, yoga & spa, Travel & nature | €29.90 |
| Mozart: Duet for Horns 10, Andante | Artyfile Orchestra | Original work | Documentary, Film & TV, Fashion & luxury | €29.90 |
| Mozart: Duet for Horns 4, Polonaise | Artyfile Orchestra | Original work | Film & TV, Fashion & luxury, Podcast & background | €29.90 |
| Mozart: Alla Turca | Paul Lang | Original work | Sports & fitness, Trailer & promo, Vlog & social media | €29.90 |
| Mozart: Piano Concerto KV 488, 2nd Movement | Artyfile Orchestra | Original work | Wedding & love story, Meditation, yoga & spa, Fashion & luxury | €29.90 |
| Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4, Rondo | Artyfile Orchestra | Original work | Travel & nature, Trailer & promo, Sports & fitness | €29.90 |
| Mozart: Bassethorn Quintett | Artyfile Orchestra | Original work | Film & TV, Trailer & promo, Fashion & luxury | €29.90 |
| Mozart: Symphony No. 40, 3rd Movement | Artyfile Orchestra | Original work | Film & TV, Trailer & promo | €29.90 |
Is Mozart’s music public domain?
- The composition
- Public domain — Mozart died in 1791. Protection ends 70 years after the composer’s death; the works are free in the EU, the UK and the US. Anyone may perform, arrange and re-record them.
- The recording
- Protected in its own right — by the related rights of its performers and producer. A recording from Spotify, a CD or YouTube can’t simply be cut into your video, even though the composition is free. The Artyfile recordings you license directly: €29.90 once, or own a numbered 1% share of the master from €69.90.
Work by work with death years: public-domain classical rights table · for one specific piece: music copyright checker
Mozart in video: which piece for which scene
- Elegance with a wink: Eine kleine Nachtmusik and the Rondo alla Turca — period pieces, luxury, fashion, comedy, anything that should feel “classic” at once.
- Tension with momentum: the minuet of the Symphony No. 40 in G minor — trailers, documentaries, turning points.
- Warmth and intimacy: the Adagio of the Piano Concerto No. 23 (K. 488) and the Ave verum corpus — memorials, weddings, slow brand films.
- Light and playful: the horn duets, the rondo of the Horn Concerto No. 4 and the bassoon concerto — children’s content, explainers, food and travel.
What the licence covers
- Basic, €29.90 once: worldwide, lifetime sync rights for videos, ads, social media, film and broadcast, client work included. Instant WAV, invoice and licence certificate as proof.
- Limited Edition, from €69.90: everything in Basic plus a numbered 1% share of the master in the Artyfile register — with a share of this recording’s revenue, which may be zero.
- YouTube: Artyfile uses YouTube Content ID with a monetization policy. A claim may appear; it is not a copyright strike. With Basic, ad revenue claimed for the music goes to Artyfile, not to your channel.
- Public playback: Sync and master rights cover embedding this recording in your audiovisual projects. Public playback may require separate permission or collection-society fees from the venue or operator.
More composers
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Related collections
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mozart’s music public domain?
The compositions are: Mozart died in 1791, more than 70 years ago, so the works are public domain in the EU, the UK and the US. Recordings are a different matter — every recording is protected in its own right by the related rights of its performers and producer. To use Mozart in a video you need a licence for the recording, for example one of the 11 Artyfile recordings from €29.90.
Can I use Mozart in a YouTube video?
Yes, with a licensed recording. Artyfile uses YouTube Content ID with a monetization policy. A claim may appear; it is not a copyright strike. With Basic, ad revenue claimed for the music goes to Artyfile, not to your channel. With Limited Edition you share in it according to your master share. A recording taken from Spotify, a CD or another YouTube video is not licensed for your video, even though Mozart’s composition is public domain.
How much does it cost to license a Mozart recording?
€29.90 once per recording (Basic): worldwide, lifetime sync rights for videos, ads, social media, film and broadcast, with an invoice and a licence certificate. With Limited Edition you own a numbered 1% share of the master from €69.90.
Which Mozart works can I license from Artyfile?
Currently 11 recordings, including Eine kleine Nachtmusik, the Rondo alla Turca, the Symphony No. 40, the Piano Concerto No. 23, the Horn Concerto No. 4 and the Ave verum corpus. Each recording has its own page with a preview and the licence.
Can I play Mozart in my shop, restaurant or at an event?
That is public performance, not sync. Sync and master rights cover embedding this recording in your audiovisual projects. Public playback may require separate permission or collection-society fees from the venue or operator. The Artyfile licence covers embedding the recording in your own videos.
Sources & note
- EU term of protection: life + 70 years (Directive 2006/116/EC)
- EU sound recordings and performers: 70 years from release (Directive 2011/77/EU)
- UK: Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, s. 12–13A
- US: Public Domain Day 2026 (Duke CSPD)
General information, not legal advice. As of October 2026.