Kate Steinbeck and Elizabeth Austin’s hands-on mechanical and artistic efforts have produced a real gem. All [the musicians] are front-rank players, veterans of concerti and chamber music ranks, who bring a wealth of technical and interpretive riches to the stage.
– Roger Cope, Classical Voice of North Carolina

When I first heard Keowee rehearsing at the Reuters Center, UNCA some years ago, I thought this is too good to be true. Right here, in Asheville, [are] passionate musicians who really enjoy what they are doing and are not afraid to do something different. Since then Keowee has enriched my life and the lives of many others. Their depth, breadth, and innovative programs are a gift to Asheville. A deep bow of gratitude to Kate and Liz, co-founders of this extraordinary chamber music ensemble. – Carelien

Keowee Chamber Music, a professional ensemble and a non-profit organization, enlivens communities in Western North Carolina and the Upstate of South Carolina with eclectic chamber music offerings in historic and unusual settings. Keowee Chamber Music Festival presents its 8th summer season, June 3-15, 2008.

Its logo, "Keowee Chamber Music – Handcrafted in the Carolina Mountains", draws on the tradition of fine craftsmanship for which the region is renowned. Keowee musicians bring superb musicianship to an unpretentious, yet captivating atmosphere. In every performance, the players endeavor to illuminate the music for audience members by introducing works and sharing pertinent information about the composers and musical styles. By entertaining and empowering the audience, Keowee has attracted a loyal fan base as well as encouraged a new generation of chamber music lovers.

Keowee furthers its dual purpose of education and community enrichment through children’s concerts and public open rehearsals. Keowee for Kids! introduces chamber music and instruments through story and sound, while the open rehearsals give the public a behind-the-scenes look at concert preparation.

Review: 2008

Keowee Chamber Players at St. Matthias Episcopal Church 1/13/2008
Classical Voice of North Carolina

Article: 2007

Hokey is the new highbrow 6/6/2007
Mountain Xpress

Reviews: 2006

Keowee: French Recollections in Cathedral of All Souls 10/29/2006
Classical Voice of North Carolina

A Buffet of Chamber Music 6/25/2006
Arts Spectrum: The Hendersonville News

Article: 2006

Chamber musicians come to Evergreen 12/7/2006
Asheville Citizen-Times

Review: June 2005

Keowee Opening Night: Nothin' But Wood
Classical Voice of North Carolina

Articles: 2005

Music Review: Keowee Chamber Music Festival  6/2005
The Laurel of Asheville, Asheville, NC

Moms in Harmony...on stage and in family life too  6/19/2005
The Greenville News, Greenville, SC

Plays Well with Others: Keowee Festival wants to prove that chamber music rocks 6/15/2005
MountainXpress,  Asheville, NC

Article: 2004

Chamber shows appeal to all  8/6/2004
Asheville Citizen-Times, Sunday, Asheville, NC

Article: 2003

Restless lullabies: Chamber-music group makes pop fans change their tune  8/13/2003
MountainXpress, Asheville, NC