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Mourning for Michael Eberwein: Bavarian folk musician dies
The important Bavarian folk musician Michael Eberwein has died. The leader of the Dellnhauser musicians leaves behind a legacy of music and culture.
Mourning for Michael Eberwein: Bavarian folk musician dies
Michael Eberwein died on Sunday night, shortly after his 62nd birthday. The former boss of the Dellnhauser musicians and prominent figure of Bavarian folk music leaves a big gap in the music scene and his home community. After a long, serious illness, Eberwein, who played a key role in the company for over 40 years, died Folk music played and received numerous awards for it.
Michael Eberwein, born in Dellnhausen near Au in 1962, took over management of the company in 1990 Dellnhauser musicians, a music group that had already been founded by his father. Under his leadership, the band grew to a repertoire of around 300 handwritten folk music pieces and performed in countries such as Austria, Italy, Sweden, Indonesia, Japan, China, India and the USA. Eberwein was known for his independent style and the unbridled joy of playing of his musicians.
A life for music
Eberwein was considered an important representative of Bavarian culture. He was known not only for his musical achievements but also for his local political activities. From 2002 to 2008 he was active in the market council of Au and in 2002 he stood as mayoral candidate for the CSU. He was also the head of the citizens' office in Freising for many years and also worked as a returning officer.
His work has been recognized by numerous awards, including Bavarian Culture Prize 2019 and the Federal Cross of Merit. Particularly noteworthy is his founding of the Dellnhauser Folk Music Festival in 2004, which attracts around 25,000 visitors annually and has taken place in Wolnzach every two years since 2021. Although the event has been canceled for 2025, it remains a central part of cultural life in the region.
A legacy of love and passion
Michael Eberwein leaves behind his wife Gerti and two sons, Michael and Maximilian, as well as a grieving fan base. His sudden death deeply affected not only his family, but also the entire folk music community. The Dellnhauser musicians have already announced that they will keep a memory of him during their future performances and thus keep his musical legacy alive.
A moving obituary makes it clear how much Eberwein was valued. With his commitment and passion, he shaped Bavarian folk music and played his way into the hearts of many people. His life's work will continue to inspire and delight people.