and now has the title of conductor emeritus of the orchestra. He was Chief Conductor of the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra from 2000 to 2004. In February 2013, Talmi returned to the ICO as its music director, a post he held until 2015.

Talmi's compositions include the official march of the Israeli Army, Tsahal Tso'ed, an . His composition premiered in Quebec City in May 2011.