Baroque · 1678–1741
Vivaldi music for your video — 4 recordings, licensed once
Is Vivaldi public domain? The compositions are — Vivaldi died in 1741, more than 70 years ago. The recordings are not: every recording carries its own rights, held by its performers and producer. Using Vivaldi in a video therefore needs a licence for the recording you use. Here are 4 Vivaldi recordings that Artyfile licenses directly: €29.90 once per track, worldwide and for life, with a licence certificate as proof.
Antonio Vivaldi (1678–1741, born in Venice, died in Vienna), the “Red Priest”, wrote around 500 concertos. The Four Seasons — four violin concertos published in 1725 — is one of the most-recorded works of all time, and his Gloria is a staple of church music and celebrations.
Listen: Vivaldi in Artyfile recordings
Every recording €29.90 once · worldwide, for life · instant WAV
Vivaldi - Four Seasons - Winter (L’Inverno)
Artyfile Orchestra
All 4 Vivaldi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivaldi: The Four Seasons - Spring | Artyfile Orchestra | Original work | Travel & nature, Fashion & luxury, Party & celebration | €29.90 |
| Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Autumn | Artyfile Orchestra | Original work | Travel & nature, Sports & fitness, Party & celebration | €29.90 |
| Vivaldi: Gloria | Ensemble Zeitlos | Original work | Trailer & promo, Film & TV, Documentary | €29.90 |
| Vivaldi - Four Seasons - Winter (L’Inverno) | Artyfile Orchestra | Original work | Film & TV, Trailer & promo, Sports & fitness | €29.90 |
Is Vivaldi’s music public domain?
- The composition
- Public domain — Vivaldi died in 1741. 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.
Good to know
The Four Seasons is recorded everywhere — and every one of those recordings has its own rights holder. A version found on YouTube or Spotify is not free to use just because Vivaldi’s composition is.
Work by work with death years: public-domain classical rights table · for one specific piece: music copyright checker
Vivaldi in video: which piece for which scene
- Spring: fresh starts, product launches, nature, weddings.
- Autumn: harvest, food, warm brand films, countryside.
- Winter: cold, speed and tension — sports, chases, dramatic cuts.
- Gloria: celebration, church, Christmas.
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
Baroque music for video →Violin music for video →Church & worship music →
Frequently asked questions
Is Vivaldi’s music public domain?
The compositions are: Vivaldi died in 1741, 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 Vivaldi in a video you need a licence for the recording, for example one of the 4 Artyfile recordings from €29.90.
Can I use Vivaldi 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 Vivaldi’s composition is public domain.
How much does it cost to license a Vivaldi 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 Vivaldi works can I license from Artyfile?
Currently 4 recordings, including Spring, Autumn and Winter from The Four Seasons and the Gloria. Each recording has its own page with a preview and the licence.
Can I play Vivaldi 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.