Which famous Bach cantata features the serene aria about sheep grazing safely? Learn!
Who's behind the notes? Discover Johann Sebastian Bach: Master of Baroque Music
"Sheep May Safely Graze" is a beloved aria from Johann Sebastian Bach's secular cantata "Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd" (BWV 208), also known as the "Hunting Cantata". Composed in 1713 for the birthday of Duke Christian of Saxe-Weissenfels, the aria is sung by the goddess Pales and embodies pastoral tranquility with its flowing melody and serene text, making it one of Bach's most recognizable and frequently transcribed works.