Though almost unknown today, during his lifetime he served as a successful music director in many cities near his birthplace, including Mantua, Bozzolo, Ferrara and Bergamo, where he was succeeded by Pietro Andrea Ziani. He was so well-thought-of that in 1657 he was invited to take the position of maestro di cappella of San Petronio Basilica in Bologna, without needing to apply for it.
Although largely forgotten today, during his lifetime, he worked as a prominent music director in several cities close to his birthplace. His reputation was such that in 1657, he was invited to take on the role of maestro di cappella at San Petronio Basilica in Bologna without needing to apply for the position.