Thursday morning on Ovation, Tri States Public Radio Music Director Ken Zahnle will use decades of experience and education to randomly take records off a shelf. Join him as he pulls music out of the Classical Music Grab Bag.

Thursday morning on Ovation, Tri States Public Radio Music Director Ken Zahnle will use decades of experience and education to randomly take records off a shelf. Join him as he pulls music out of the Classical Music Grab Bag.

Ovation brings you your daily dose of favorite classics… and the best lesser-known music you haven’t heard yet. Host Ken Zahnle has been hand-crafting themed classical music programs for Tri States Public Radio since 1987. Whether he’s featuring a composer for the morning, exploring the musical history of the day’s date, rhapsodizing about rhapsodies, taking requests on Fridays, or just reaching into his Classical Music Grab-Bag, he’s ready to take you on an art music adventure.  

Ovation brings you your daily dose of favorite classics… and the best lesser-known music you haven’t heard yet. Host Ken Zahnle has been hand-crafting themed classical music programs for Tri States Public Radio since 1987. Whether he’s featuring a composer for the morning, exploring the musical history of the day’s date, rhapsodizing about rhapsodies, taking requests on Fridays, or just reaching into his Classical Music Grab-Bag, he’s ready to take you on an art music adventure.

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Ovation brings you your daily dose of favorite classics… and the best lesser-known music you haven’t heard yet. Host Ken Zahnle has been hand-crafting themed classical music programs for Tri States Public Radio since 1987. Whether he’s featuring a composer for the morning, exploring the musical history of the day’s date, rhapsodizing about rhapsodies, taking requests on Fridays, or just reaching into his Classical Music Grab-Bag, he’s ready to take you on an art music adventure. Ovation air weekdays on Tri States Public Radio from 9am - Noon.  Our on-demand features a two week archive.

There will be be no shows from December 18 &19 and 23-26 due to the usage of special  holiday programming on those days.

Ovation brings you your daily dose of favorite classics&hellip; and the best lesser-known music you haven&rsquo;t heard yet. Host Ken Zahnle has been hand-crafting themed classical music programs for Tri States Public Radio since 1987. Whether he&rsquo;s featuring a composer for the morning, exploring the musical history of the day&rsquo;s date, rhapsodizing about rhapsodies, taking requests on Fridays, or just reaching into his Classical Music Grab-Bag, he&rsquo;s ready to take you on an art music adventure. Ovation air weekdays on Tri States Public Radio from 9am - Noon.&nbsp; Our on-demand features a two week archive.
There will be be no shows from December 18 &amp;19 and 23-26 due to the usage of special&nbsp; holiday programming on those days.

Ovation Apr 16, 2026 Part 2

This morning Music Director Ken Zahnle opens the suggestion box on Ovation. It’s Friday classical music with your input. 

This morning Music Director Ken Zahnle opens the suggestion box on Ovation. It&rsquo;s Friday classical music with your input.&nbsp;

Ovation Apr 17, 2026 Part 2

Tomorrow morning Music Director Ken Zahnle opens the suggestion box on Ovation. It’s Friday classical music with your input. 

Tomorrow morning Music Director Ken Zahnle opens the suggestion box on Ovation. It&rsquo;s Friday classical music with your input.&nbsp;

Ovation Apr 16, 2026 Part 2

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