Hans Pfitzner
After the direction of Franz Stockhausen (1871 to 1908) the composer Hans Pfitzner assumed the role as one of his positions in the musical life of the city. On the return of Alsace to France, Ernest Munch took over as director for a year, succeeded by Jean-Guy Ropartz (1919–29). From 1929 to 1960 the director was Fritz Münch, who on his retirement was succeeded by Louis Martin.