Folk music icon Michael Eberwein died-grief in Dellnhausen

Folk music icon Michael Eberwein died-grief in Dellnhausen

Freising, Deutschland - A big loss for the Bavarian folk music scene: Michael Eberwein, the head of Dellnhauser Musikanten , died on Sunday, only shortly after his 62nd birthday. His family and fans mourn the long -time musical director, who blessed the time after a long, serious illness.

Eberwein was born in Dellnhausen near Au in 1962 and grew up in a musical family. He was drawn to music early on. At the age of 16, he trumped in the ranks of the local folk music group and later studied trumpet with Gerd Zapf, a chamber virtuosos of the Bavarian State Opera. In 1990 he took over the management of the Dellnhaus musicians from his father and formed the group into an outstanding representative of Bavarian folk music.

a musical heritage

Under Eberweins Aegide, the group recorded over 200 titles at Bayerische Rundfunk and produced 24 sound carriers. Her repertoire was so diverse that they were very well received by appearance in more than ten countries worldwide. Whether in Austria, Italy, Sweden or even in the USA - the Dellnhaus musicians delighted the audience with their unique style and their joy of playing.

For the musical scene in Bavaria, Eberwein was not only an excellent musician, but also an important sponsor. In 2004 he founded the Dellnhauser Volksmusikfest, which has been attracting up to 25,000 visitors since then. Despite the pandeme -related cancellation of the event in 2021, the festival remains an integral part of the Bavarian cultural calendar.

political engagements

Eberwein was also active in politics; From 2002 to 2008 he worked as a member of the Au market council. He also started the race as a candidate for mayor for the CSU in 2002, albeit without success. He worked for many years in the city of Freising and ultimately took over the management of the citizens' office and the role of the election manager.

his extraordinary commitment to folk music and the activities in politics not only earned him recognition, but also numerous awards. These include the Cultural Prize of the district of Freising, the Federal Cross of Merit and the Culture Prize Bavaria 2019 - all expression of its services to culture in the region.

a difficult farewell

Michael Eberwein leaves his wife Gerti and the two sons, Michael and Maximilian. The grief for the popular musician is great, as the number of obituaries on social media shows. Many fans and companions wish him a "good trip to the heavenly orchestra".

The love of folk music that Eberwein conveyed and lived has a long tradition in Bavaria. This form of culture contributes to the regional identity and is not only an expression of joie de vivre, but also connects people over generations. An inheritance that Michael Eberwein has significantly shaped and will continue to exist. Because the roots of folk music extend deep into the Bavarian soul, a fact that is always re -illuminated in research. Historical Lexicon Bayerns documents the development up to today's form, which is also shaped by innovative influences.