He was out of place as a Russian in America, and as Romantic in the 20 th Century but Sergei Rachmaninov was always at home as a great musician. Wednesday on Ovation, host Ken Zahnle sets a place for Rachmaninov every hour.

He was out of place as a Russian in America, and as Romantic in the 20 th Century but Sergei Rachmaninov was always at home as a great musician. Wednesday on Ovation, host Ken Zahnle sets a place for Rachmaninov every hour.

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 Mar 18, 2026 Part 2

May we suggest you make a suggestion? Later this morning Tri States Public Radio’s Music Director Ken Zahnle begins the new season with a little help from… well… YOU. It’s Springtime for classical music by your suggestion starting at 9:00 on Ovation.

May we suggest you make a suggestion? Later this morning Tri States Public Radio&rsquo;s Music Director Ken Zahnle begins the new season with a little help from&hellip; well&hellip; YOU. It&rsquo;s Springtime for classical music by your suggestion starting at 9:00 on Ovation.

Ovation Mar 20, 2026 Part 2

May we suggest you make a suggestion? On Friday Tri States Public Radio’s Music Director Ken Zahnle begins the new season with a little help from… well… YOU. It’s Springtime for classical music by your suggestion tomorrow morning at 9:00 on Ovation.

May we suggest you make a suggestion? On Friday Tri States Public Radio&rsquo;s Music Director Ken Zahnle begins the new season with a little help from&hellip; well&hellip; YOU. It&rsquo;s Springtime for classical music by your suggestion tomorrow morning at 9:00 on Ovation.

Ovation Mar 20, 2026 Part 1

They say that travel broadens the mind, so Tuesday on Ovation, host Ken Zahnle goes wandering. Classical music takes a hike or two or three tomorrow morning at 9:00… here on Tri States Public Radio. 

They say that travel broadens the mind, so Tuesday on Ovation, host Ken Zahnle goes wandering. Classical music takes a hike or two or three tomorrow morning at 9:00&hellip; here on Tri States Public Radio.&nbsp;

Ovation Mar 18, 2026 Part 2

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