Folk music legend Michael Eberwein dies: Au mourns the same for the Maestro

Folk music legend Michael Eberwein dies: Au mourns the same for the Maestro

A deep silence is about Dellnhausen, because the community mourns the loss of Michael Eberwein, the long -time head of the Dellnhaus musicians. He died at the age of 62 after a serious illness. Eberwein leaves not only a family, but also a loyal fan base that appreciated him for his extraordinary commitment to folk music. The head of the Dellnhaus musicians was taken for Sunday night, shortly after his 62nd birthday.

born in Dellnhausen in 1962, Eberwein grew up in a musical family. His father had founded the Dellnhaus musicians in 1979, and at the age of 16 Michael himself entered the footsteps of his ancestors as a trumpeter. After studying Gerd Zapf, the chamber virtuosos of the Bavarian State Opera, he took over the management of the orchestra in 1990. During this time he formed the group into one of the best -known representatives of Bavarian folk music that occurred in countries such as Austria, Italy, and even Japan and the USA.

important milestones of his career

Under Eberwein's management, the ensemble has recorded more than 200 titles at Bayerische Rundfunk and produced 24 sound carriers. In addition, Eberwein initiated the Dellnhauser Volksmusikfest in 2004, which regularly attracts around 25,000 visitors. Unfortunately, this year's event had to be canceled. Eberwein’s commitment to folk music went beyond the stage; He also founded the "Em Zwo" dance orchestra, which revitalized tradition with fresh sounds.

his musical achievements did not remain unnoticed. Eberwein was awarded numerous prices, including the Cultural Prize of the Freising district and the Federal Cross of Merit. But his heart also beat for politics: from 2002 to 2008 he was a member of the Au Au market council and competed in 2002 as a candidate for mayor for the CSU, even if he was unsuccessful.

a lasting inheritance

One of the last major appearances by the Dellnhaus musicians took place on May 25th on Bavarian television at “Wirtshausmusikikte”. The grief of Eberwein's loss is not only noticeable in the family, but also in the entire region. His wife Gerti and the two sons, Michael and Maximilian, only remain with memories and a tireless passion for folk music.

The importance of folk music in Bavaria cannot be denied, as the diversity shows at events. For example, a lively dance is offered in the Hofbräuhaus, or the Kocherlball in Munich attracts with historical dances. Eberweins has contributed to the fact that folk music and folk dance are not forgotten, but are very popular. A visit to the Folk Music Day in the Outdand Museum Bad Windsheim on June 29, 2025 could be a way to appreciate his heir.

Michael Eberwein's death means a bitter loss for the Bavarian music scene, but his influence and passion will continue to live. The community will keep him in a loving memory and keep his commitment to folk music in honor.

For more information about the life and activities of the Dellnhaus musicians and the diversity of Bavarian folk culture, you can do the articles on Merkur and Süddeutsche read and the events of the Bavarian folk music on Experience bavaria