Friday morning on Tri States Public Radio, some things are worth waiting for. But if it’s classical music you’re waiting for... why wait? Music host Ken Zahnle will be playing your classical suggestions.

Friday morning on Tri States Public Radio, some things are worth waiting for. But if it&rsquo;s classical music you&rsquo;re waiting for... why wait? Music host Ken Zahnle will be playing your classical suggestions.

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.

Ovation

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 Feb 27, 2026 Part 1

This morning on Ovation, Classical Music. Ask for it by name! Tri States Public Radio’s Music Director Ken Zahnle is on alert and listening for you to name your favorites. It’s classical music by your suggestion tomorrow morning starting at 9:00 on Ovation.

This morning on Ovation, Classical Music. Ask for it by name! Tri States Public Radio&rsquo;s Music Director Ken Zahnle is on alert and listening for you to name your favorites. It&rsquo;s classical music by your suggestion tomorrow morning starting at 9:00 on Ovation.

Ovation Mar 6, 2026 Part 2

Friday morning on Ovation, Classical Music. Ask for it by name! Tri States Public Radio’s Music Director Ken Zahnle is on alert and listening for you to name your favorites. It’s classical music by your suggestion tomorrow morning starting at 9:00 on Ovation.

Friday morning on Ovation, Classical Music. Ask for it by name! Tri States Public Radio&rsquo;s Music Director Ken Zahnle is on alert and listening for you to name your favorites. It&rsquo;s classical music by your suggestion tomorrow morning starting at 9:00 on Ovation.

Ovation Mar 6, 2026 Part 1

Later this morning on Ovation, Music Director Ken Zahnle chills with the Cellos. It’s the rich baritone voice of the strings, with music by Haydn, Herbert and Sting? Getting mellow with the Cello on Ovation. 

Later this morning on Ovation, Music Director Ken Zahnle chills with the Cellos. It&rsquo;s the rich baritone voice of the strings, with music by Haydn, Herbert and Sting? Getting mellow with the Cello on Ovation.&nbsp;

Ovation Feb 27, 2026 Part 1

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