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 held a prominent position as a music director in numerous cities close to his hometown, including Mantua, Bozzolo, Ferrara, and Bergamo, where he was eventually replaced by Pietro Andrea Ziani. He was so highly regarded that in 1657, he was invited to assume the role of maestro di cappella at San Petronio Basilica in Bologna without needing to apply.