laureate with LACO. In September 2017, Jaime Martín first guest-conducted LACO. On the basis of this appearance, in February 2018, LACO named Martín its next music director, effective with the 2019–2020 season, with an initial contract of 3 years. In June 2021, LACO announced an extension of Martín's contract as its music director through 2027. During the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic, LACO began producing digital content in lieu of live performances. James Darrah was hired as their inaugural Creative Director of Digital Content and Derrick Spiva was appointed as Artistic Advisor. As of January 2021, the orchestra's current composer-in-residence is Ellen Reid. Past LACO composers-in-residence have included Uri Caine and Andrew Norman. References External links Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra official website Los Angeles Times, Chris Pasles, "It turns out it's a player after all" (September 25, 2005) Musical groups established in 1968 Music of Los Angeles Chamber orchestras 1968 establishments in California Orchestras based in California