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Hunt Cantata

work by Bach
Also known as: “Was mir behagt”
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The "Hunt Cantata," officially known as Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd (BWV 208), is a secular cantata composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1713. A cantata, originating from the Italian word for "to sing," was initially a vocal musical composition, distinct from instrumental sonatas.12

Bach's "Hunt Cantata" was first performed for a court celebration at Weissenfels. It is one of his early secular works, showcasing his developing style influenced by Italian opera and concerto composers. The cantata features arias and recitatives, a common structure in the genre, and was written for a specific occasion, highlighting its role in aristocratic musical life. Bach later adapted movements from this and other secular cantatas for his sacred works.213

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