Melchior Heger was Thomaskantor from 1553 to 1564.[1][2] He began studying music in Leipzig in 1542.[1] In 1553 he became choir director and held this position until 1564.

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  1. ^ a b "Melchior Heger". Bach Cantatas. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  2. ^ Youens, Laura (1984-01-01). Selected Introits from Leipzig 49/50: -1558 (in Italian). A-R Editions, Inc. ISBN 978-0-89579-195-5.