Operas by Rossini and Gluck and Janacek. A Dada-ist ballet by Satie. And Bruckner thinks small.
It’s the classical music history of May eighteenth, with host Ken Zahnle.

Operas by Rossini and Gluck and Janacek. A Dada-ist ballet by Satie. And Bruckner thinks small. It&rsquo;s the classical music history of May eighteenth, with host Ken Zahnle.

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 May 18th, 2026 Part 1

Ovation May 18, 2026 Part 2

This morning on Ovation… Classical Music. Ask for it by name! Tri States Public Radio’s Music Director Ken Zahnle has been on alert listening as you’ve named your favorites.

This morning on Ovation&hellip; Classical Music. Ask for it by name! Tri States Public Radio&rsquo;s Music Director Ken Zahnle has been on alert listening as you&rsquo;ve named your favorites.

Ovation May 15, 2026 Part 2

Friday morning on Ovation… Classical Music. Ask for it by name! Tri States Public Radio’s Music Director Ken Zahnle has been on alert listening as you’ve named your favorites.

Friday morning on Ovation&hellip; Classical Music. Ask for it by name!&nbsp;Tri States Public Radio&rsquo;s Music Director Ken Zahnle has been on alert&nbsp;listening as you&rsquo;ve named your favorites.

Ovation May 18th, 2026 Part 1

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