Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1713, the secular cantata Was mir behagt, is nur die muntre Jagd, BWV 208 is the celebrated Hunt cantata for the occasion of Duke Christian of Sachsen-Weisenfels' birthday. This, the most famous of all Bach's arias, is sung by Pales, the goddess of crops and pastures. Arranged by Rick England, this string orchestra arrangement includes all the familiar elements put together in a new way to show case each instrument in a prominent role. Designed to be accessible in orchestra-friendly keys and scored solidly for success at any performance.