About Melchior Heger
Lived 1522 – 1600. Melchior Heger was a German choir director and conductor.
Melchior Heger was Thomaskantor from 1553 to 1564. He began studying music in Leipzig in 1542. In 1553 he became choir director and held this position until 1564.
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Who was Melchior Heger?
German choir director and conductor
When was Melchior Heger born?
Melchior Heger was born in 1522 in Most.
When did Melchior Heger die?
Melchior Heger died in 1600.
What was Melchior Heger's occupation?
Melchior Heger was a choir director and conductor.
What nationality was Melchior Heger?
Melchior Heger was German.
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