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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A Moment We Won't Forget...Here's the insider's advantage to attending a live concert...somewhere in the final piece, Frances’s iPad decided it needed a dramatic moment and completely glitched. We now fondly refer to this moment as:
Feel free to include whichever one makes you smile. We’re choosing gratitude (and humor) over all of it. Kirstin wondering who these jokers are on the big screen...🤪 Thank YouThank you for believing in this project, supporting the dream, and being part of this extraordinary journey toward London. We are continuing to climb this Mt. Everest and are still hopeful for a 2026 release. This past weekend certainly gave us a big boost toward that goal. If you’d like to help us spread the word—please share this newsletter with a friend who loves music, artistry, or a good “Grand Pause.” 🎶😄 You're Invited This Sunday...Can you believe that Frances has a new album out? I know...this woman is the most driven person I know! I'm also pretty sure the entire album was conceived and recorded in ONE week this summer 😳 It is a beautiful album of Thanksgiving Hymn's ala Frances Drost style. Frances’s brand-new album release concert: Special Thanksgiving Hymn “We Gather Together” 📅 Sunday, November 23 If you can't make it to the concert, you can order the CD or digital downloads here:
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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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