Josef Tal

Josef Tal (born Joseph Grünthal (September 18, 1910 August 25, 2008) was an Israeli composer. His prolific writing consist of a variety of genres: three Hebrew operas; four German operas; dramatic scenes; six symphonies; thirteen concerti; chamber music, including three string quartets; instrumental works; and electronic compositions. It is now possible to appreciate his distinct contribution as one of the Founding Fathers of Israeli art music, and as a composer who had received international acclaim since the 1960s.

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Josef Tal (born Joseph Grünthal (September 18, 1910 - August 25, 2008) was an Israeli composer. His prolific writing consist of a variety of genres: three Hebrew operas; four German operas; dramatic scenes; six symphonies; thirteen concerti; chamber music, including three string quartets; instrumental works; and electronic compositions. It is now possible to appreciate his distinct contribution as one of the "Founding Fathers" of Israeli art music, and as a composer who had received international acclaim since the 1960s.