This morning on Ovation, host Ken Zahnle asks: What’s shared by a devilish violinist, a devilish night on a mountain, and a concerto (Kuhn-CHAIR-toh) for the harmonica? Why, October twenty-seventh, of course!

This morning on Ovation, host Ken Zahnle asks:&nbsp;What&rsquo;s shared by a devilish violinist, a devilish night on a mountain,&nbsp;and a concerto (Kuhn-CHAIR-toh) for the harmonica?&nbsp;Why, October twenty-seventh, of course!

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 October 27, 2026 Part 1 

Salieri (sah-lee-AIR-ee) Mozart (MOH-tsartz) Together! On Broadway and in Hollywood, the two composers have faced off. Now, this morning on Ovation, Music Director Ken Zahnle pits the Italian and Austrian masters against each other!

Salieri (sah-lee-AIR-ee) Mozart (MOH-tsartz) Together!&nbsp;On Broadway and in Hollywood, the two composers have faced off.&nbsp;Now, this morning on Ovation, Music Director Ken Zahnle pits the Italian and&nbsp;Austrian masters against each other!

Ovation November 2, 2026 Part 2

Salieri (sah-lee-AIR-ee) Mozart (MOH-tsartz) Together!&nbsp;On Broadway and in Hollywood, the two composers have faced off.&nbsp;Now, this morning on Ovation, Music Director Ken Zahnle pits the Italian and&nbsp;Austrian masters against each other!

Ovation November 2, 2026 Part 1 

Later this morning on Ovation it’s later than you think! Time is running out for you to hear your classical musical suggestions in the month of October. Host Ken Zahnle is on hand to play fine-arts-music Tricks and Treats on Ovation.

Later this morning on Ovation it&rsquo;s later than you think! Time is running out&nbsp;for you to hear your classical musical suggestions in the month of October.&nbsp;Host Ken Zahnle is on hand to play fine-arts-music Tricks and Treats on Ovation.

Ovation October 27, 2026 Part 1

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