After 1587 Giovanni’s principal publications were the two immense Sacrae symphoniae of 1597 and 1615 (printed posthumously), both of which contained purely instrumental music for church use or massive choral and instrumental motets for the liturgy. Like his uncle, he usually conceived the music for separated choirs. . In the well-known Sonata pian e forte, for eight instruments, directions to play loud and soft are given. ​< RETURN