Grieg: Holberg Suite Rigaudon

License Grieg's Holberg Suite -- Rigaudon for your next creative project through Artyfile. This exuberant fifth movement from Edvard Grieg's Holberg Suite (Op. 40) is a Baroque-inspired string orchestra showpiece brimming with rhythmic vitality, elegant dance energy and celebratory brilliance. Arranged and produced by Paul Lorenz, this recording delivers broadcast-ready orchestral quality as a lossless WAV download from EUR 29.90, with full worldwide sync rights included.

About This Recording

The Rigaudon is the triumphant finale of Grieg's "From Holberg's Time" suite, composed in 1884 to celebrate the bicentenary of the Norwegian-Danish writer Ludvig Holberg. Written in the style of an 18th-century Baroque dance, the Rigaudon opens with bold, rhythmic string figures that alternate between spirited outer sections and a lyrical, singing middle passage. The movement's infectious energy and formal elegance have made it one of the most frequently programmed pieces in the string orchestra repertoire. This arrangement by Paul Lorenz preserves the original's driving momentum and dance character -- scored for full string ensemble with crisp articulation, dynamic contrasts and precise ensemble playing. The recording is mastered to broadcast standard at 44.1 kHz WAV quality, ready for professional film, television and digital media production.

Licensing and Use Cases

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• Full worldwide sync rights -- film, documentary, commercial, social media, YouTube, broadcast
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• Instant WAV download (44.1 kHz lossless studio quality)
• No additional collection society fees -- sync rights managed directly by Artyfile
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Perfect For

• Period dramas and historical documentaries -- underscore 17th- and 18th-century settings, Baroque-era court scenes, Enlightenment narratives or literary adaptations with historically informed string writing
• Dance and performance sequences -- energise ballet recitals, choreography showcases, figure skating montages or theatrical production trailers with authentic dance rhythm and momentum
• Celebration and event videos -- elevate wedding receptions, gala highlights, award ceremonies or milestone celebrations with festive, elegant orchestral energy
• Commercials and brand films -- convey refinement, vitality and European heritage in luxury goods, wine, hospitality, fashion or cultural tourism campaigns
• YouTube and content creation -- add distinction to travel vlogs, art history explainers, museum tours, or cultural storytelling with a recognisable classical signature
• Corporate presentations and showreels -- open or close keynotes, product launches and annual reports with a composition that signals energy, tradition and excellence

Why License Through Artyfile

Licensing classical repertoire elsewhere often means navigating multiple rights holders, unclear collection society obligations and unpredictable costs. With Artyfile, sync rights and master rights are managed directly -- one purchase, one license, worldwide clearance. No subscription required, no hidden fees. Artyfile music is registered with GEMA and all collecting societies for worldwide monitoring, but the sync rights are handled independently by Artyfile, so you pay once and receive full clearance with no additional GEMA fees or separate negotiations.

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