 In September 2018, the orchestra announced the appointment of Ariane Matiakh as the new "Generalmusikdirektorin" of the Theater, Oper und Orchester GmbH Halle, effective with the 2019-2020 season.Matiakh is the first female conductor ever to be named to the posts.In January 2020, by mutual agreement, Matiakh resigned from the company.