On the heels of their 2022 Billboard-charting and award winning album, Midwinter’s Gift, Kirstin Myers and Frances Drost as the duo Double Keyed continue to delight audiences with their heartfelt interpretations of both classical and contemporary music. Their unique and contemplative sound takes the listener on a journey that resonates long after their performances. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Their first album, Midwinter’s Gift, was recorded in 2022 in Nashville, TN and in November of that same year it was nationally recognized by reaching #13 on Billboard’s “Classical-Crossover” chart. A few months later, it was nominated by the Central Pennsylvania Hall of Fame for “Best Instrumental Album of the Year” and was also awarded “Best Classical-Crossover Album” of 2022. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Fast forward to 2026 - now you can join an exciting new adventure that provides sanctuary to souls and spreads the joy of music worldwide. Frances and Kirstin, along with Nashville’s Phillip Keveren, are collaborating to create a remarkable follow-up to Midwinter’s Gift. With Keveren’s renowned arranging and production skills, and the London Symphony Orchestra’s recording prowess, Double Keyed is already in the process of crafting a second captivating instrumental Christmas album. As of March 2026, they now have a date with the LSO! On April 9 of this year, the LSO will be recording their parts for the album. The trajectory is for a November 2026 release. Subscribe to the newsletter for updates on this epic adventure!
🎙️ From Midwinter’s Gift to Abbey Road: Our Story on "Crushing Classical"
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On the heels of their 2022 Billboard-charting and award winning album, Midwinter’s Gift, Kirstin Myers and Frances Drost as the duo Double Keyed continue to delight audiences with their heartfelt interpretations of both classical and contemporary music. Their unique and contemplative sound takes the listener on a journey that resonates long after their performances. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Their first album, Midwinter’s Gift, was recorded in 2022 in Nashville, TN and in November of that same year it was nationally recognized by reaching #13 on Billboard’s “Classical-Crossover” chart. A few months later, it was nominated by the Central Pennsylvania Hall of Fame for “Best Instrumental Album of the Year” and was also awarded “Best Classical-Crossover Album” of 2022. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Fast forward to 2026 - now you can join an exciting new adventure that provides sanctuary to souls and spreads the joy of music worldwide. Frances and Kirstin, along with Nashville’s Phillip Keveren, are collaborating to create a remarkable follow-up to Midwinter’s Gift. With Keveren’s renowned arranging and production skills, and the London Symphony Orchestra’s recording prowess, Double Keyed is already in the process of crafting a second captivating instrumental Christmas album. As of March 2026, they now have a date with the LSO! On April 9 of this year, the LSO will be recording their parts for the album. The trajectory is for a November 2026 release. Subscribe to the newsletter for updates on this epic adventure!
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Where Souls Find Sanctuary Dear Reader, The last time I wrote to you I was grumbling over rainy (and cold) weather, but today I'm writing while the sun is shining and we are experiencing a balmy 57 degrees in southeastern PA! ☀️ Today my family visited the migrating snow geese at Middle Creek Wildlife Preserve, which for us, always marks the faint emergence of spring. March is finally here and spring is right around the corner - so much to be excited about and grateful for. Speaking of...