J.S. Bach / Stokowski - Sheep May Safely Graze

This is Leopold Stokowski’s (1882-1977) lush orchestral transcription of the famous aria “Schafe können sicher weiden“ (Sheep may safely graze) from J.S. Bach’s Cantata “Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd“, BWV 208 (The Hunting Cantata). José Serebrier, Leopold Stokowski’s protégé, conducts the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. Painting: Salisbury Cathedral, by John Constable.