Glenn Miller Orchestra directed by Uli Plettendorff

Name: Glenn Miller Orchestra directed by Uli Plettendorff
Start: 2026-10-15T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-15T20:00:00+02:00
Location: STADTHALLE FÜRTH

took place · 15 Oct 2026

STADTHALLE FÜRTH, Germany

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Glenn Miller Orchestra under the direction of Ulie Plettendorff performs at Stadthalle Fürth on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 20:00. This is one of eight German dates on the orchestra's tour, presenting classic big-band repertoire. Stadthalle Fürth is a multipurpose congress and events hall in the heart of the Bavarian city, hosting concerts, trade fairs, and theatrical performances. The spacious main hall and flexible layout provide an ideal setting for orchestral sound.

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About: Glenn Miller Orchestra

One of the world's longest-running big bands, the Glenn Miller Orchestra has kept swing alive on stage since 1956 - now under new European director Uli Plettendorff, touring with the 'Swing Forever' programme and inviting audiences to get up and dance.

5200+

European concerts performed by the orchestra under Wil Salden alone

300

Average live dates per year (US touring orchestra)

9.73M

Monthly listeners on YouTube Music

41K

Instagram followers (official US account)

What's new

2025-05
The Glenn Miller Orchestra launched its 2025/2026 European 'Swing Forever' tour under new director Uli Plettendorff, covering Italy, Malta, Poland, the Baltic States, Bulgaria, Switzerland and Czechia.
2024
Uli Plettendorff, a trombonist with the European orchestra since its inception, took over as bandleader in 2024, succeeding Wil Salden who retired after more than 40 years and 5,200 concerts.
2025-04-30
The Glenn Miller Orchestra performed a sold-out concert in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on International Jazz Day, as guests of the International Jazz Festival.

Tour

BremenDortmundCologneKlagenfurtSalzburgPotsdamWuppertalJenaDreieichBad SauerbrunnRastattHammWarsawRigaSofiaZurich

Tracks

In the Moodsignature swing anthem, one of the most recognised big band recordings of the 20th century

Moonlight Serenadeofficial theme song of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, considered a standard of popular music

Chattanooga Choo Chooclassic swing-era hit, a staple of every live programme

Tuxedo Junctionhit #1 in 1940, reportedly sold 115,000 copies in its first week of release

Pennsylvania 6-5000instant swing standard from 1940, named after the Hotel Pennsylvania's phone number

About the venue: STADTHALLE FÜRTH

The Stadthalle Fürth is a multi-purpose event and congress hall in the heart of Fürth, Bavaria. Built in the early 20th century, it hosts a wide range of events including concerts, trade fairs, conventions, theatre performances, and public gatherings. With its large main hall and flexible floor plan, it is one of the most prominent event venues in the Nuremberg metropolitan area.

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