Heinz Friedrich Hartig (September 10, 1907 inKassel – September 16, 1969 inBerlin) was a German composer andharpsichordist.[1][2]
In 1948 he began teaching at the Berliner Hochschule für Musik. Seven years later, he took up a professorship there. He became acquainted withBoris Blacher, a composer with whom he collaborated extensively.
As harpsichordist, Hartig made numerous recordings, mostly in the role ofcontinuo player rather than soloist. His compositional output consists mainly of concertos, sonatas, songs, oratorios and choral works. He also gained a distinguished reputation as a pedagogue. His students includedCarlo Domeniconi andRoland Pfrengle.