Lange, Gregor 1552 - 05/01/1587

Gregor Lange (* about 1552 in Havelberg; † May 1, 1587 in Breslau, Silesia) was a German cantor and composer in Frankfurt (Oder). His year of birth is uncertain (around 1552 or around 1540?). He attended the cathedral school in Havelberg and was a student at the University of Frankfurt since 1573. In 1574 he became cantor at the Marienkirche (St. Mary's Church) and the Stadtschule (City School) (schola senatorium). In 1580 he had to stop his work due to physical limitations (gout or accident) and lived as a freelance musician and composer. In 1583 Lange moved to Breslau where he was supported by the merchant Zehenter. After 1585 he lived in the Hieronymus Hospital.

Wedding and congratulatory music, songs and motets by Gregor Lange are preserved. His German songs which were also set to the lute found a wide distribution. Lange's choral music was influenced by the compositions of Orlando di Lasso.