Shock in folk music: Michael Eberwein died at the age of 62

Shock in folk music: Michael Eberwein died at the age of 62

at a time that is shaped by change, the death of Michael Eberwein shakes the region around Dellnhausen and far beyond. The renowned musician and head of the Dellnhaus musicians died after a long, serious illness at the age of 62, shortly after his birthday. Eberwein leaves an immeasurable gap in the Bavarian folk music scene, from which he developed a great radiance through his commitment and talents. tz.de reports that…

born in 1962 in Dellnhausen near Au, Michael Eberwein came from a musical family. His grandfather and father were deeply rooted in folk music, and at the age of 16, Eberwein joined the Dellnhauser musicians as a trumpeter that his father founded. After studying at Gerd Zapf, a chamber virtuosos of the Bavarian State Opera, Eberwein took over the management of the group in 1990, with which he celebrated countless successes.

a musical success story

The Dellnhaus musicians, under Eberwein's lead, produced 24 sound carriers and played around 200 titles at Bayerische Rundfunk. Her repertoire included a variety of handwritten folk music pieces, which were not only very well received in Germany, but also internationally. From appearances in Sweden and Austria to appearances in India and the USA - he was ambassadors of Bavarian folk music. sueddeutsche.de adds that…

Another great legacy by Michael Eberwein is the Dellnhauser Volksmusikfest, which he founded, which was founded in 2004. This event was a magnet for folk music lovers and attracted around 25,000 visitors annually. This tradition brought joy and community to the region until it had to be canceled in 2021 due to circumstances.

a man of the community

Not only as a musician, but also as a politician, Eberwein left his mark. He was a member of the Au market council from 2002 to 2008 and competed for the CSU as a candidate for mayor. In addition, he worked for many years at the city of Freising, where he recently headed the citizens' office and acted as election manager. The community will miss its ambivalent talents and their tireless efforts.

Michael Eberwein leaves his wife Gerti and two sons, Michael and Maximilian. His fan base mourns the loss of a creative spirit that, like no other, stood for Bavarian folk music and whose last musical performance took place on May 25, 2025 on Bavarian television. The loss is not only noticeable for the family, but also for numerous friends and companions. His death represents the end of an era that was shaped by melodies and love for folk music.