This morning on Ovation, Host Ken Zahnle watches crows, ravens and magpies roost in the studio.
No, it’s not Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” it’s a morning visited by classical music birds of a black feather.

This morning on Ovation,&nbsp;Host Ken Zahnle watches crows, ravens and magpies roost in the studio. No, it&rsquo;s not Hitchcock&rsquo;s &ldquo;The Birds,&rdquo; it&rsquo;s a morning visited by classical music birds of a&nbsp;black feather.

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 July 14, 2026 Part 1 

In the Classical Music world there have been many great teachers who had great students, who became great teachers. This morning host Ken Zahnle follows a pair of educational family trees on Ovation.

In the Classical Music world there have been many great teachers who had great students, who became great teachers.&nbsp;This morning host Ken Zahnle follows a pair of educational family trees&nbsp;on Ovation.

Ovation July 20, 2026 Part 2 

Ovation July 20, 2026 Part 1 

This morning on Ovation if host Ken Zahnle turns the music down low, it’s just because he’s been listening really hard so he can hear… YOU. On Fridays it’s classical music by your suggestion.

This morning on Ovation if host Ken Zahnle turns the music down low,&nbsp;it&rsquo;s just because he&rsquo;s been listening really hard so he can hear&hellip; YOU.&nbsp;On Fridays it&rsquo;s classical music by your suggestion.

Ovation July 14, 2026 Part 1

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