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'''Giuseppe Portelli''' Born in [[Senglea]] in 1932. At the age of 44 he joined the [[Royal Navy]] as Bandmaster on the battleships ''Duke of Wellington'', ''Raleigh'' and ''Monarch''. <br />
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He was a well sought bandmaster with an eye for musical talent. His organisational skills were known to all and he was frequently called to help in the formation of new bands. <br />
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He was involved in the formation of Vittoriosa’s Banda tal-Iljun today know as [[Għaqda Filarmonika Prince of Wales Own]]), Senglea’s [[La Vincitrice Band Club]], [[Għaqda Mużikali Sant' Andrija]] and [[Soċjeta Filarmonika Pinto Banda San Sebastjan]]. <br />
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He was also band master of the [[Vilhena Band Club]], the band of his adoptive hometown [[Floriana]]. In October 1893, he was once again called by the Qormin to help them form a new band within the ''Casino San Giorgio''. He had an active role in the preparation of the musicians leading to the first concert of the [[Għaqda Mużikali San Ġorg Martri]] on January 6, 1894. <br />
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He led this band for six months till July 1894. Amongst his known works one finds the waltz Camilla.<br />
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