Aiken Symphony to Feature Beethoven's 'Heroic' Works with Albert Cano Smit

Piano virtuoso Albert Cano Smit joins the Aiken Symphony for an all-Beethoven concert on Friday, February 13.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Aiken Symphony is hosting an all-Beethoven concert on Friday, February 13 at the Etherredge Center in Aiken, South Carolina. Piano virtuoso Albert Cano Smit will be the featured soloist, performing Beethoven's 'heroic' works with the symphony orchestra.

Why it matters

Beethoven's 'heroic' compositions, including his famous Fifth Symphony, are considered some of the most influential and groundbreaking classical works. This concert provides an opportunity for music lovers in the Aiken community to experience these iconic pieces performed live by a renowned pianist and the local symphony.

The details

Albert Cano Smit, a piano virtuoso who has received numerous awards and performed with orchestras worldwide, will be the featured soloist for the Aiken Symphony's all-Beethoven concert. The program will include some of Beethoven's most celebrated 'heroic' compositions.

  • The concert will take place on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Albert Cano Smit

A piano virtuoso who has received many awards and has performed with orchestras throughout the world.

Aiken Symphony

The local symphony orchestra in Aiken, South Carolina that is hosting the all-Beethoven concert.

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What they’re saying

“Beethoven's 'heroic' compositions are some of the most influential and groundbreaking classical works, and we're thrilled to have Albert Cano Smit join us to perform these iconic pieces.”

— Aiken Symphony Conductor (The Augusta Chronicle)

What’s next

Tickets for the Aiken Symphony's all-Beethoven concert featuring Albert Cano Smit are on sale now through the Etherredge Center box office.

The takeaway

This concert provides a unique opportunity for the Aiken community to experience Beethoven's legendary 'heroic' works performed live by a world-renowned pianist and the local symphony orchestra.