This morning on Ovation, host Ken Zahnle observes Juneteenth… including music by Chicagoan Florence Price, by Creole (KREE-ohl) families of New Orleans, and by “the Dean of African-American composers.” Classical music and black heritage on Ovation.

This morning on Ovation, host Ken Zahnle observes Juneteenth&hellip; including music by&nbsp;Chicagoan Florence Price, by Creole (KREE-ohl) families of New Orleans,&nbsp;and by &ldquo;the Dean of African-American composers.&rdquo;&nbsp;Classical music and black heritage on 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 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 June 19, 2026 Part 2

This morning on Ovation, the name is Williams, Vaughn Williams. Ralph Vaughan Williams (RAYFF vawn WILL-yuhms). Music Director Ken Zahnle is promising at least one work by the British romantic
composer for every one of his names.

This morning on Ovation, the name is Williams, Vaughn Williams.&nbsp;Ralph Vaughan Williams (RAYFF vawn WILL-yuhms).&nbsp;Music Director Ken Zahnle is promising at least one work by the British romantic composer for every one of his names.

Ovation June 24, 2026 Part 2 

This morning on Ovation, the name is Williams, Vaughn Williams…
Ralph Vaughan Williams (RAYFF vawn WILL-yuhms). Music Director Ken Zahnle is promising at least one work by the British romantic composer for every one of his names.

This morning on Ovation, the name is Williams, Vaughn Williams&hellip; Ralph Vaughan Williams (RAYFF vawn WILL-yuhms).&nbsp;Music Director Ken Zahnle is promising at least one work by the British romantic&nbsp;composer for every one of his names.

Ovation June 24, 2026 Part 1 

This morning on Ovation Noah did things two by two, and that’s good enough for Music Director Ken Zahnle. Duets and double concertos (Kuhn-CHAIR-tohs) for the second day of the week on Ovation.

This morning on Ovation Noah did things two by two, and that&rsquo;s good enough for&nbsp;Music Director Ken Zahnle. Duets and double concertos (Kuhn-CHAIR-tohs)&nbsp;for the second day of the week on Ovation.

Ovation June 19, 2026 Part 2

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