Johann Lewalter

Johann Lewalter
Born(1862-01-24)January 24, 1862
DiedSeptember 30, 1935(1935-09-30) (aged 73)
Kassel, Germany
OccupationsTeacher, Composer, Folklorist, Heimat Writer
Deutsche Volkslieder in Niederhessen (1894) Gustav Fritsche Publishing House, Hamburg

Johann Lewalter (24 January 1862 – 30 September 1935) was a German teacher, composer, folklorist, and writer on local heritage. Born and based in Kassel, he devoted his career to education and the preservation of regional traditions in Hesse.

Life

Johann Lewalter was the son of a printing house owner and initially learned the printing trade. Later, he studied music at the Leipzig Conservatory and became a music teacher in Kassel. He published approximately 230 folk and children's songs that he had collected in northern Hesse, especially in Rengershausen, Harleshausen, and Kirchditmold. In addition, Lewalter collected and notated the Schwälmer dances performed on festive occasions.

Works

Lewalter’s published works focused on collecting and analyzing regional folk songs, dances, and poems. His notable publications include:

Legacy

The Lewalterbrunnen in Eschenstruth is named in his honor.

References

  1. ↑ "Johann Lewalter" (in German). Stiftung Preußischer Kulturbesitz. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  2. ↑ Grieben-Reiseführer Band 230: Oberhessen, Kurhessen und Waldeck [Grieben Travel Guide Volume 230: Upper Hesse, Kurhessen and Waldeck] (in German) (8th ed.). München: Thiemig. 1981. p. 205. ISBN 3-521-00286-1.
  3. ↑ "Deutsche Kinderlied und Kinderspiel" (in German). Deutsche Nationalbibliothek. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
  4. ↑ "Helsa Lewalter – Brunnen" (PDF) (in German). Retrieved 22 February 2025.