Folk music legend Michael Eberwein dies in Au at the age of 62

Folk music legend Michael Eberwein dies in Au at the age of 62

The Bavarian folk music scene has suffered a great loss: Michael Eberwein, the well-known leader of the Dellnhauser Musikanten, has died. He was 62 years old and died after a long, serious illness tz.de reported. Eberwein was not only an important representative of Bavarian folk music, but also a politically active person and valued citizen of his hometown.

Born in Dellnhausen near Au in 1962, Eberwein grew up in a music-loving family. He began his musical career at an early age as a trumpeter with the Dellnhauser Musikanten, a group that his father founded in 1948. In 1990, Eberwein took over the management from his father and led the musicians to international fame. He has performed in countries such as Austria, Italy, Japan, India and the USA and presented an impressive 200 titles on Bayerischer Rundfunk and produced 24 recordings. Appearances in the farthest corners of the world testify to his great musical talent.

A legacy of folk music

The music of Eberwein and the Dellnhauser musicians was characterized by an independent style that was recognized by numerous awards. Among other things, he received the Freising District Culture Prize and the Federal Cross of Merit South Germans reported. The Dellnhauser Folk Music Festival, which he founded and which attracts around 25,000 visitors every year, has become particularly fond of people's hearts.

However, Eberwein's musical work does not end with the concerts and albums. Many will remember his vision of how he initiated the folk music festival in 2004, which took place every two years for the first time in 2021. But the festival that was planned for this year was canceled due to the current circumstances. In addition, the repertoire consisting of around 300 handwritten pieces of folk music led to a great anniversary in 2013, when the Dellnhauser musicians celebrated their 65th birthday.

Political and social contributions

Eberwein was not only active in the music scene, he also left his mark politically. He ran for mayor in Au in 2002 and was active on the market council until 2008. He also worked for the city of Freising for many years, most recently as head of the citizens' office and election officer, which underlines his commitment to the community.

Michael Eberwein leaves behind his wife Gerti and two sons, Michael and Maximilian. At a time when folk music and folk dance are experiencing a boom in Bavaria, his fine sense of rhythm and melody is sorely missed. Across the state, events such as the Folk Music Day in the Bad Windsheim Open Air Museum or the Chiemgau Alm Festival, where tradition and new sounds come together, will continue to find an audience as they once did under Eberwein's leadership.

Bavarian folk music is alive and Michael Eberwein will never be forgotten. His work will continue to resonate in many hearts and ears.