“I wish you a long and happy life,” says André Rieu at the end of the night before adding, “and a long life full of music.” It’s the perfect end to a night which has seen the world-renowned Dutch violinist and conductor, and his sixty-piece orchestra delight fans with two hours of laughter, entertainment and, more importantly, incredible music at Leeds First Direct Arena. Leading the Johann Strauss Orchestra, Rieu is joined throughout the night by a stream of solo artists and groups who deliver breathtaking renditions of some huge songs. These renditions were all played out to a background of changing images. As for Rieu himself, you couldn’t have wished for a more perfect host for the evening. Aside from being a world-renowned violinist and composer, Rieu has a huge, larger-than-life pers...