John Rosser
Viva Voce turns 40
The Auckland chamber choir Viva Voce has reached its fifth decade, founder and Music Director John Rosser talks to RNZ Concert ahead of the birthday celebrations. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 July 2024
On today's episode, RNZ correspondent Eloise Gibson details the government's new climate change strategy. A leading science group warns it will take decades to undo the damage of sweeping jobs cuts to… Audio
Choir games kick off in Auckland
The Olympics may be just weeks away, but the Olympics of singing is getting underway today in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland. More than 11,000 singers from around the world have descended on the city for… Audio
Warming up Auckland for the World Choir Games
Come the 10th of July, Tamaki Makaurau Auckand will sound a little sweeter. 11,000 singers from more than 250 choirs will hit the city for the 2024 World Choir Games. = Audio
Bookmarks with John Rosser
For Bookmarks today we talk to the very musically minded king of choir John Rosser. He's the founder and musical director of Auckland-based chamber choir, Viva Voce. Audio, Gallery
World Choir Games: Eight months and counting
As choral festivals go, they don't come much bigger than the World Choir Games, and Aucklander John Rosser is right in the thick of it. Audio
Path of Miracles
Come on a journey with Auckland Choir Viva Voce as they perform Joby Talbot's Path of Miracles around the country. Audio
Choral News
There's a silver lining in the covid cloud that kept New Zealand from hosting the world choral symposium this year. Audio
Christopher MARSHALL: High Flight
Yvette Audain (alto sax), Viva Voce, John Rosser (conductor). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 26 April 2009 Audio
David HAMILTON: In a glorious garden green
Viva Voce, John Rosser (conductor). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 5 August 2012 Audio
Anthony RITCHIE: Silver Songs Op 153 - 1 Silverfish
Viva Voce, John Rosser (conductor). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 25 April 2010 Audio
Anthony RITCHIE: Silver Songs Op 153 - 2 Orapiu night
Viva Voce, John Rosser (conductor). Recorded by RNZ Concert, 25 April 2010 Audio
The World is Coming to Sing Here - John Rosser
In the world of choral music its a big deal. Next July will see thousands of choral music performers and producers from around the world land in Auckland for the 12th World Symposium of Choral Music.
…Big Sing gets even bigger
The Big Sing’s National Director John Rosser and former competitor Te Ohorere Williams talk with David Morriss about this year's regional competitions.
Peter Godfrey Memorial Service
Six choirs, including over 200 singers and soloist Janey MacKenzie, celebrate the life and leadership of Professor Peter Godfrey CBE, with introductions by Christine Argyle and addresses by Peter… Audio, Gallery
David HAMILTON: The pale and silver moon’s blue silk and blossom
Viva Voce, John Rosser (conductor). Audio
Jenny McLEOD: The Courtship of the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo
Viva Voce conducted by John Rosser. Recorded by RNZ Concert, 28 April 1990. Audio
NZ to play host
This is international choral music's most prestigious event - its world showcase - and places among the 24 featured choirs and 30 presenters are highly sought-after. Audio
John Rosser
John Rosser is chair of the New Zealand Choral Federation. The Big Sing Festival is the highlight of his year seeing literally hundreds of young singers bursting with energy and superb vocal ability… Audio
