Antonio Vivaldi was in financial trouble

A large portion of Vivaldi's achievement had a little financial impact. Rich patrons like Emperor Charles VI, who supported the composer throughout the leader's life, provided the composer with a comfortable lifestyle. Vivaldi was overshadowed as he aged by more contemporary composers and musicians. Antonio Vivaldi's fame dwindled despite the fact that he produced almost 500 concertos and was cited as a key influence by other well-known composers, including Johann Sebastian Bach.

Antonio Vivaldi was in financial trouble in his final years, much like many other composers of the era. His works weren't as well regarded as they formerly were in Venice due to the city's rapidly evolving musical preferences. In reaction, Vivaldi made the decision to sell off a large portion of his manuscripts for pitiful sums of money in order to pay for his move to Vienna. Vivaldi left Venice for unknown reasons, but it is possible that he wanted to accept a post as a composer in the imperial court following the success of his encounter with Emperor Charles VI.

To be closer to the Emperor, who was his most notable patron, Vivaldi relocated to Vienna. Sadly, the Emperor passed away soon after. Vivaldi had fallen into poverty by the time he passed away on July 28 of the following year. The young composer Joseph Haydn would provide the music for the funeral rituals during his humble burial in Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral. Since the departed composer had no one to pay for music, he did not provide any musical service at Vivaldi's burial.