The evening began with a heartbeat. As the lights dimmed and the overture swelled, the dome of the Royal Albert Hall slowly lit up in red. Konstantinos Argiros appeared between a fifty-piece orchestra and his band, greeting a crowd that had travelled from London, Greece and beyond for this one night only.
 

Across three themed acts, familiar songs were reborn with strings, brass and choir-like voices echoing around the balconies. There were moments of pure celebration, intimate stripped-back sections and a powerful tribute when “Paidi Gennaio” was dedicated to Marinella, drawing a wave of applause and emotion through the hall. By the time the last encore faded, the Royal Albert Hall no longer felt distant — it felt like home.