Haags Homomannenkoor Vox Rosa
Founded in November 1985, Vox Rosa is the longest-running gay men’s choir in the Netherlands. We began with a strong focus on classical music, but over the years our repertoire has grown into a vibrant mix of styles — from (a touch of) classical to pop, from deeply moving ballads to joyful sing-along favourites.
Our conductor, Marc Hermsen, brings out the very best in us and helps us keep raising the bar — we’re proud to have him leading the way. Every rehearsal and performance is enriched by beautiful piano accompaniment from our regular pianist, Daniil Pilchen. And when it comes to how we shine on stage, Marcel Postma guides us in movement and presentation, making sure we don’t just sound great, but look great too.
Vox Rosa is more than just a choir. We sing together — and we celebrate life together. From sharing a drink after rehearsals to being there for one another, friendship and fun are at the heart of everything we do.
Come hear us, feel the energy, and sing along with Vox Rosa!
Ooh, Vox Rosa has had a rich history since 1985… here are a few highlights:
We started in 1985 with an opening party and lots of pink soap bubbles outside the building in The Hague, which made the deputy mayor almost invisible.
During London Various Voices (2009), we attracted attention by dressing up as medieval monks. The same act was repeated in The Hague, where visitors to a festival walked with the “monks” to a large blue tent. There we started with “Ave Maria” and transitioned into “Je t’aime, moi non plus” with a special choreography.
In Dublin (VV 2014), our “Mother programme” evoked strong emotions in the audience with, among other things, “Fifty ways to leave your mother”.
At Starnberger See in Munich (VV 2018), a mysterious woman dressed in white sat next to us while we performed in our equally white outfits. She was not part of our act, but the audience thought otherwise.
During this VV 2018, we also met “The Homonics” from Dublin and “Podium Paris” from Paris. This resulted in an invitation to perform in Paris together with three other choirs. The reception was fantastic, starting at the mayor’s residence and continuing with a picnic in the “Jardin du Luxembourg”. On the banks of the Seine, our version of “Rise like a Phoenix” was a special attraction for passers-by, cyclists and those on river cruises. We had a great time in Paris and made new friends.
Music connects people, and that’s what we do it for.
A cheerful, open atmosphere.
Enjoying our performance and that of other choirs.
Captivating the audience with laughter and tears.
Making new friends.
Meeting choirs from other countries.
It may lead to a joint concert with other choirs in the coming year.
Meeting people from Brussels and Belgium, including members of the audience.
And who knows, it may provide some funny stories for our diary.