Ernesto Tagliafelli was born in Naples. He was fond of music since childhood. He studied at the Naples Conservatory of Music San Pietro a Majella (Departments of Cello and Composition). He started his career as a director in orchestras at the theatres of Naples. During World War I he gave concerts for soldiers. Ernesto Tagliafelli is an author of patriotic songs, author of Neapolitan songs which are known in all over the world. In 1926 he was one of the founders of “La bottega dei Quattro” musical editorial. His songs were sang by numerous singers. Died in Torre del Greco.
