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Kirstin Myers, oboe | Frances Drost, piano

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. In April 2026 they met with the London Symphony at Abbey Road Studios as they recorded they recorded the orchestral parts to this cinematic masterpiece. The album is on track for a November 2026 release. Subscribe to the newsletter for updates on this epic adventure!

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From Nashville to Lancaster 🎶

The Double Keyed Nashville TeamSpeakeasy Recording Studio, TNJuly 30, 2026L-R: Phillip Keveren, Frances Drost, Kirstin Myers, Kent Hooper Dear ReaderIt's been a few weeks since we've returned from our Nashville recording sessions, and in some ways, I think we're both still recovering! After three intense eight-hour days in the studio, it's looking like we'll have an album ready for our holiday release. We're now in the thick of listening to mixes and creating the final album art - which means...

20 days ago • 1 min read
Frances and Kirstin of Double Keyed show the London Symphony Orchestra a list of their 258 supporters for their album project at Abbey Road.

Dear ReaderWelcome to Postcard #8 from Abbey Road! This is the final installment in our London postcard series. This postcard belongs to you. As we've been thinking about how to bring these postcards to a close, we kept coming back to one moment inside Studio One at Abbey Road that meant more than either of us can adequately put into words.(Although, to be fair, when I introduced us to the orchestra, I literally couldn't find the words as I was on the brink of hyperventilating! 😵💫 But I...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Frances Drost and Kirstin Myers sitting at Kensington Gardens, London UK the day after their Abbey Road an London Symphony recording sessions April 2026.

One week from today...we record. Dear ReaderWelcome to Postcard #7 from Abbey Road! One week from today, Frances and I will begin recording our own parts in Nashville for our upcoming Christmas album with the London Symphony Orchestra. As that milestone approaches, I've been reflecting on our week in London while the orchestra recorded at Abbey Road - and on the unexpected little gifts we discovered along the way. Swans.A ladybug.A feather.A rainbow. Looking back, I don't think they were...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read
The percussionists of the London Symphony Orchestra as they record Double Keyed's 2026 Christmas album.

Dear ReaderHaving chosen an instrument that's...well...for lack of a better word at the moment, a bit obscure (no, it's not a clarinet—nor a bassoon!), I'm rather used to interesting reactions when I tell people I play the oboe. Or perhaps, when I simply play it for people, they might tell me how much they liked the flute I just played. I get it! It is beautiful, but it's not a very common instrument. Well, now that I think of it, maybe I really was born with a tad bit of resilience—my name...

about 2 months ago • 4 min read
The music duo, Double Keyed, with the London Symphony Orchestra on the day of their recording session at Abbey Road Studios, London UK.

Dear ReaderIf you're anything like me, lately it's been difficult to think about anything other than the heat. We've been in the middle of a tremendous heat wave here in Pennsylvania, with temperatures over 100 degrees for several days. It seems to seep into every aspect of life, doesn't it? It affects the way we live on multiple levels, that's for sure. In fact, here is evidence of me at an outdoor concert this past weekend: Just kidding, this is not outdoors...or a concert...in fact, this...

2 months ago • 2 min read

Dear ReaderWe hope this letter finds you well and enjoying your summer! It is hard to believe we have already hit the Summer Solstice, but I, for one, am grateful for warmer weather...even if it means I gave in to purchasing a portable fan for myself...Frances and I are in the midst of gearing up for our Nashville recording sessions in late July and are incredibly excited! Possibly also overwhelmed, but I'm doing my best to ignore that aspect LOL! But truly, this is where preparation is an...

2 months ago • 2 min read

Dear ReaderHappy Father's Day to all the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, and father figures in our Double Keyed community. We hope you've been enjoying a day filled with family, love and perhaps a little music!This week, we're shining a spotlight on someone who has provided a different kind of guidance throughout our musical journey - perhaps even a touch of the fatherly wisdom and encouragement that great mentors can often bring. His beautiful cinematic arrangements have shaped the sound of...

3 months ago • 2 min read

Dear Reader The day before our recording session, we joined the crowd outside Abbey Road Studios.But unlike everyone else standing there, we were carrying a secret.Tomorrow.Tomorrow, we'd be walking through those gates. Frances & Kirstin outside the Abbey Road Studios gate, one day before the recording sessions. April 8, 2026📸 Ken MyersAbbey Road Studios 📸 Michael Upton Originally built in 1831 as a Georgian townhouse, Abbey Road Studios was purchased in 1929 by the Gramophone company. The...

3 months ago • 3 min read

Dear Reader One of the things we have been most excited about since returning from London is seeing the photos from our day at Abbey Road Studios. A few weeks ago, hundreds of photographs finally arrived in our inbox. We've spent some time sorting through them and reliving the day, and we're excited to finally begin sharing a few of our favorites. While we're busy preparing for the next phase of the project in Nashville, we thought it might be fun to occasionally bring you along through a...

3 months ago • 3 min read

Dear Reader While we still wrap our brains around all the details that go into preparing and executing this album release, I had a reminder this week of how this all started. It was fun to read and look back at what I was thinking 4 years ago. The older I get, the more reminders I need, it seems! Actually maybe my next blog will be titled, "What Was I Thinking?" Actually, that is more like my life mantra...but anyhoo... Here's a little blast from the past in blog form: What's the Big Idea? A...

3 months ago • 1 min read