Johan Ernst Hartmann (2 March 1770 – 16 December 1844) was a Danish organist and composer, and son of composer and violinist Johann Hartmann. In 1795, he started as an organist at Frederik's German Church in

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and in 1807 he became cantor at

Roskilde Cathedral Roskilde Cathedral (), in the city of Roskilde on the island of Zealand (Denmark), Zealand (''Sjælland'') in eastern Denmark, is a cathedral of the Lutheranism, Lutheran Church of Denmark. The cathedral is one of the most important churches in D ...

. Some of his compositions, including cantatas, were performed in the years 1789-97. At Roskilde, he established a renowned choir for which he composed various works . He died on 16 December 1844. His son, Søren Hartmann (1815-1912), became his successor as cantor at Roskilde Cathedral, where he also stayed until 1883.

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*''This article was initially translated from the Danish Wikipedia.'' Danish classical organists Danish male classical organists Danish composers Danish male composers Hartmann family 1770 births 1844 deaths {{Denmark-composer-stub

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