In March 2011, Louis Langrée first guest-conducted the orchestra. Based on this appearance, in April 2012, the orchestra named Langrée as its 13th music director, effective as of the 2013–2014 season, with an initial contract of four years. He took the title of music director-designate with immediate effect. In March 2015, the orchestra announced the extension of Langrée's contract as music director through the 2019–2020 season. In February 2017, the orchestra further extended his contract through the 2021–2022 season. In January 2020, the orchestra announced the newest extension of Langrée's contract, through the 2023–2024 season.