AIA Vitality Hub | Sip and Sing 品茶．唱歌

Sip and Sing

Aria-ready? Baroque music at teatime.

Join us at the AIA Vitality Hub for an elevated, restorative afternoon of community singing. Grab a warm, soothing cup of tea, take in the harbour views, and pull up a seat with acclaimed tenor Robert MacFarlane for a completely low-stakes, stress-free vocal workshop. Together, we will focus on learning a slow, beautiful, and forgiving Baroque melody.

Why Baroque singing? In the 17th century, these specific vocal harmonies were literally prescribed as medicine. The steady rhythms and elegant simplicity of the era are naturally designed to lower your heart rate, physically release bodily tension, and calm the nervous system.

You do not need to be a musician or have any vocal experience to feel these benefits. This is a welcoming, sophisticated space to sip tea, unwind, and discover how the physical act of singing can act as a natural reset for a tired mind.

Award winning Tenor, Director and Voice Teacher Robert Macfarlane enjoys a diverse career in repertoire spanning five centuries. He has appeared as a soloist at prestigious venues such as the Sydney Opera House, the Concertgebouw Amsterdam, the Chapelle Royale Versailles in works such as Madama Butterfly, Verdi’s Macbeth and Wagner’s Ring Cycle. A passionate voice teacher, he has students singing around the world as professionals in their own right, including on Broadway, in European opera houses and concert venues in Asia, Australia and North America.

Off-stage, Robert’s recent journey into fatherhood has made him an exceptionally empathetic and skilled teacher for parents looking to connect with their children through music.


(This afternoon is curated for adults seeking a restorative reset, though families looking to share a sophisticated musical experience are also welcome.)

This project is financially supported by the Arts Capacity Development Funding Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The content of this programme does not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Sip and Sing

準備好你的歌聲了嗎？以巴洛克音樂陪你度過一個優雅的下午茶時光。

誠邀你來到 AIA Vitality Hub，一同享受一場放鬆、療癒的社區合唱體驗。捧着一杯暖心的熱茶，欣賞海景，與著名男高音 Robert MacFarlane 一起輕鬆投入零壓力的聲樂工作坊。我們將專注學習一段節奏平穩、旋律優美、容易掌握的巴洛克樂章。

為何是巴洛克唱法？在 17 世紀，這類特定的聲樂和聲曾被視為「處方」般的療癒方式。其穩定的節奏與簡潔的旋律結構，有助降低心率、舒緩身體緊張、平靜神經系統。

你不需要任何音樂背景或歌唱經驗，也能感受到這些身心益處。這是一個優雅、舒適的空間，讓你輕鬆品茶、放鬆心情，並探索歌唱如何成為疲憊心靈的天然重置方式。

得獎男高音、導演及聲樂導師 Robert Macfarlane 的藝術生涯跨越五個世紀的曲目，風格多元。他曾以獨唱身份登上多個國際殿堂級舞台，包括悉尼歌劇院、阿姆斯特丹音樂廳 Concertgebouw、凡爾賽皇家禮拜堂 Chapelle Royale，並參與《蝴蝶夫人》、《馬克白》及華格納《尼伯龍根的指環》等作品的演出。

作為一位充滿熱誠的聲樂導師，他的學生遍佈世界各地，並以專業身份活躍於不同舞台，包括百老匯、歐洲歌劇院，以及亞洲、澳洲及北美的音樂會場地。

在舞台以外，Robert 最近踏上了成為父親的旅程，亦因此成為一位更具同理心及技巧的導師，特別擅長協助家長透過音樂與子女建立連繫。

(本活動主要為希望獲得身心重整的成人而設，但歡迎希望共享高雅音樂體驗的家庭一同參與。）

本項目由香港特別行政區政府「藝能發展資助計劃」資助。節目內容並不代表香港特別行政區政府的立場。

About the AIA Vitality Hub

Located in the Hong Kong Observation Wheel and AIA Vitality Park, the AIA Vitality Hub is a unique health and wellness venue built to engage the Hong Kong community and its visitors through an array of free classes and events. These activities are designed to educate, motivate, and inspire people of all ages and all abilities to enjoy active lifestyles and adopt healthy living habits.

關於AIA Vitality健康總部

友邦AIA Vitality健康總部位於香港摩天輪及友邦AIA Vitaltiy公園內，是一個獨特的身心靈健康場地，通過一系列的免費活動吸引香港社區和遊客。這些活動旨在教育、鼓勵和啟發不同年齡的人享受積極的生活方式和養成健康的生活習慣。

Friendly reminders

1. You are recommended to bring your own equipment such as towels and spare clothes. Please dress according to the weather and wear comfortable sportswear to enjoy the workshop.

2. Be timely so you can find a good spot and get settled into the relaxing atmosphere.

3. To ensure a smooth and timely start to each class, please arrive at least 10-15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Please note that late arrivals will not be permitted to enter once the class has begun.

4. Be mindful of your surroundings, especially when taking photos, and keep noise levels down if there is an ongoing session

5. Please return equipment to its original place after use.

6. Free locker service is available. We encourage the use of it to keep your property safe and activity areas clear.

7. Plans change. We understand that unforeseen situations happen, please cancel your session via Eventbrite for the fairness of others.

8. Please be aware that photos taken during the classes and activities may be used for promotional purposes.

温馨提示

1. 建議您帶備個人用品，如毛巾和備用衣服。請根據天氣情況穿上舒適的運動服裝享受課堂的樂趣。

2. 請準時到達，以便您找到舒適的位置，並進入放鬆的氛圍。

3. 為確保課程順利及準時開始，請提前至少10-15分鐘到達。課程開始後，遲到者將不允許進入。

4. 留意周圍環境，拍照時需格外注意安全。如課堂正在進行，請降低聲量。

5. 課堂結束後，請歸還租借器材到原地。

6. 我們提供免費儲物櫃服務。請使用儲物櫃保障財物安全，以及保持場地整潔。

7. 計劃趕不上變化！如無暇出席課堂，請透過Eventbrite取消預約，好讓其他學員能夠參與。

8. 請注意，課程和活動期間拍攝的照片可能會被用作宣傳用途。

Earning AIA Vitality Points (For AIA Vitality members only)

AIA Vitality members can claim 50 AIA Vitality points by participating in this free class and declaring their attendance on AIA Vitality online platform. AIA Vitality may verify your points earning record by checking your attendance. For more details visit: https://www.aia.com.hk/en/health-and-wellness/aia-vitality/improve-your-health/my-challenge/organized-fitness-events

賺取「AIA Vitality 健康程式」積分 (「AIA Vitality 健康程式」會員適用）：

「AIA Vitality 健康程式」會員可透過報名及出席此活動，並在AIA Vitality 網上平台表明已參加上述活動，便即可獲得50積分。「AIA Vitality 健康程式」可能會查核您的活動出席記錄，以決定是否符合資格獲得有關積分。您亦可按 https://www.aia.com.hk/zh-hk/health-and-wellness/aia-vitality/improve-your-health/my-challenge/organized-fitness-events 了解賺取積分詳情。

Emergency contact

Zicket will collect data for an emergency contact for all participants of any wellness class organised at the Hong Kong Observation Wheel. This data will not be shared with any third parties or used for marketing purposes and will only be used in the event of an emergency involving the registered participant.

緊急聯絡

Zicket會收集所有參加在香港摩天輪舉辦的健康課程之人士的緊急聯絡人資料。這些資料不會與任何第三方分享或用作營銷用途，只用於已登記之參加者的緊急情況下使用。

Registration information

TECL reserves the rights in deciding the final registration list. We will inform you by email and social media if the activity is cancelled.

報名資訊

TECL 對是次活動擁有修改及取消的權利。如取消活動，您將會收到電郵通知。

Accident waiver and release of liability agreement

When you sign up to an AIA Vitality Hub activity, you agree to the accident waiver and release of liability agreement here: http://hkow.hk/terms-conditions/

事故免責聲明和責任免除協議

當您登記參加 AIA Vitality 健康總部的活動時，代表您同意是次活動為風險自負的活動和同意以下條款，請量力而為及注意安全: http://hkow.hk/terms-conditions/