88K views · 1.3K reactions | Did you know that the Sun King, Louis XIV himself starred in the ballet numbers written by Lully for Cavalli's Hercules (Ercole amante)? A true Baroque celebration where grandiose mythology meets the allegory equating Hercules with the Sun King and the goddess Hebe with his new bride. In this production from David Alden, watch Luca Pisaroni in the title role in "Quel grand’eroe", available in full on medici.tv. https://bit.ly/4cxwls4 | medici.tv | Facebook