✉ hwyao@cityu.edu.mo

Academic Qualifications

2008 – 2013,  Ph. D in Shanghai Conservatory of Music, Shanghai, China

2001 – 2004,  M.A. in Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China

1992 – 1996,  B.A. in Henan University, Henan, China

Current Position

 Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor, Faculty of Innovation and Design, City University of Macau

Working Experience

2022 – Present, Doctoral Supervisor, Faculty of Innovation and Design, City University of Macau

2017 – 2025, Master's Supervisor, School of Music, Shanghai Normal University

2014 – 2025, Associate Professor, School of Music, Shanghai Normal University

2004 – 2014, Teaching Assistant and Lecturer (2006), School of Music, Shanghai Normal University

1996 – 2001, Teacher, School of Art, Henan University

Research Area

Harmony Theory and Polyphonic Music Analysis

Study of Foreign Composers and Their Works

Research and Publications

 Journal Articles

1. Yao Hongwei. (2022). Rooted in Macau, Integrating Chinese and Western: A Brief Review of Studies on Macau Urban Music and Early Western European Music: Selected Bachelor's Theses Guided by Professor Dai Dingcheng. Music and Performance (Journal of Nanjing University of the Arts), (2), 197-200.

2. Yao Hongwei. (2022). Mastering Harmony to Enter the Realm of Music. Music Lover, (3), 63-66.

3. Yao Hongwei. (2021). A Delightful Journey Through Time and Space: Review of the "Renaissance Madrigal Journey" Concert by the Shepherd Orchestra. Music Lover, (9), 36-37.

4. Yao Hongwei. (2021). Review of Studies on Macau Urban Music and Early Western European Music: Selected Bachelor's Theses Guided by Professor Dai Dingcheng. Crazy, (1), 17-20.

5. Yao Hongwei. (2019). Sincere, Kind, and Approachable: A Memoir of Professor Qian Yiping from Shanghai Conservatory of Music. People's Music, (8).

6. Yao Hongwei. (2016). Reflection, Analysis, and Outlook: A Review of Lin Hua's New Book Symbolic Operation and Artistic Interpretation of Musical Aesthetics. New Voice of Yuefu (Journal of Shenyang Conservatory of Music), (4).

7. Yao Hongwei. (2014). Blazing a New Trail, Achieving Natural Harmony: A Biography of Qi Guanglu, a Harmony Expert and Music Educator. Eternal Teacher's Way, (2).

8. Yao Hongwei. (2013). An Analysis of the Background of 16th-Century Italian Madrigals. Singing Art, (6).

9. Yao Hongwei. (2012). The Background and Enlightenment of Rameau's Harmony Theory. Symphony (Journal of Xi'an Conservatory of Music), (2).

10. Yao Hongwei. (2010). A Model of Early 16th-Century Italian Madrigal Composition: An Analysis of Arcadelt's White and Gentle Swan Musical Characteristics. Art of Music (Journal of Shanghai Conservatory of Music), (4).

11. Yao Hongwei. (2010). A Brief Discussion on the Purpose, Content, and Skill Training of Public Harmony Courses in Normal Universities. China Music Education, (9). (This article was later included in Harmony and Counterpoint Teaching Forum: Selected Papers from the 2010 National Harmony and Polyphony Teaching Seminar, edited by Yang Tongba, Hunan Literature and Art Publishing House, November 2012.)

12. Yao Hongwei. (2009). A Brief Discussion on Zarlino's Contribution to Tonal Harmony Theory. Art Exploration (Journal of Guangxi Arts University), (6).

13. Yao Hongwei. (2009). On Harmony Concepts in Zarlino's The Art of Counterpoint. Art Research (Journal of Harbin Normal University School of Art), (3).

14. Yao Hongwei. (2008). Tracing the Origin of Modern Chinese Art Songs. New Voice of Yuefu (Journal of Shenyang Conservatory of Music), (1).

15. Yao Hongwei. (2007). A Gorgeous and Bold Picture: An Analysis of Gypsy Music and Gypsy-Style Musical Works. Art Exploration (Journal of Guangxi Arts University), (6).

16. Yao Hongwei. (2007). An Era-Defining Harmony Theory: An Overview of Rameau's Harmony Theory. Journal of Shanghai Normal University (Supplementary Issue of Music Research).

17. Yao Hongwei. (2007). Music Education in Macau: An Academic, Practical, and Readable New Book. China Music Education, (4). (Reprinted in full in Macau Daily News, June 18, 2006.)

18. Yao Hongwei. (2002). Introduction to Music Performance and Practice Before 1600 (Translated). Journal of Shanghai Normal University (Music Album), 31.

19. Yao Hongwei. (2002). Investigation Report on Folk Polyphonic Music in Some Areas of Henan. Journal of Shanghai Normal University (Music Album), 31.

Conference Papers

1. Yao Hongwei. (2010). A Model of Early 16th-Century Italian Madrigal Composition: An Analysis of Arcadelt's White and Gentle Swan Musical Characteristics. Presented at the "9th National Academic Seminar on Theoretical Composition in Colleges and Universities" hosted by the School of Music, Anhui Normal University.

2. Yao Hongwei. (2010). A Brief Discussion on the Purpose, Content, and Skill Training of Public Harmony Courses in Normal Universities. Presented at the "National Harmony and Polyphony Teaching Seminar" hosted by China Conservatory of Music.

Works

1. Yao Hongwei. (2010). Romantic Piano: A Pleasant Feast of Scores, Sounds, Poems, Pictures, and Texts (Editorial Notes). Published by Jile Macau.

2. Yao Hongwei. (2009). Studies on Macau Urban Music and Early Western European Music: Selected Bachelor's Theses Guided by Professor Dai Dingcheng (Associate Editor). Published by Jile Macau.

3. Yao Hongwei. (First Edition: August 2018; Second Edition: January 2022). Basic Harmony Course ("13th Five-Year Plan Textbook for Music Majors in Regular Higher Education" and "Internet + Integrated Textbook for Music Majors in Regular Higher Education"). Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press.

Newspaper  Articles

1. Yao Hongwei. (2021). Tracing Origins, Updating, and Practicing: A Review of Research and Application of Landini Cadence. Music Weekly, (3).

2. Yao Hongwei. (2019). My Views on Shanghai Audio News. Shanghai Audio News, (3).

3. Yao Hongwei. (2017). Holy City Piano Sounds: A Representative of Macau's Local Piano Music. Shanghai Audio News, (4).

4. Yao Hongwei. (2015). Reflection, Analysis, and Outlook: A Review of Lin Hua's New Book Symbolic Operation and Artistic Interpretation of Musical Aesthetics. Shanghai Audio News, (4).

5. Yao Hongwei. (2015). Integration of Theoretical Analysis and Musical Aesthetics: Yao Hongwei on the Teaching of Polyphonic Music Analysis and Composition. Shanghai Normal University News, (10).

6. Yao Hongwei. (2015). A Fusion of Skills and Musical Sensibility: Thoughts on a Solfeggio Concert. Shanghai Audio News, (2).

7. Yao Hongwei. (2013). A Musical Masterpiece "Painting Poetry with Music": Thoughts on Listening to Lassus' Madrigal Sleep, Soft Dreams in a Hazy Maze. Shanghai Audio News, (2).

8. Yao Hongwei. (2012). A Unique and Innovative Piano Festival: A Record of the "Piano Carnival" Concert at the School of Music, Shanghai Normal University. Shanghai Audio News, (4).

9. Yao Hongwei. (2011). Record-Breaking, High-Standard, New Concept: An Interview with Li Cong After the "64th World Accordion Championship". Shanghai Audio News, (4).

10. Yao Hongwei. (2011). 2011 Shanghai Accordion World Cup: Not to Be Missed! Music Life News, (8). Reprinted in Shanghai Audio News, (1).

11. Yao Hongwei. (2010). Promoting Diversification to Reach New Heights: An Interview with Li Cong, Dean of the School of Music, Shanghai Normal University, and President of the Accordion Professional Committee of Shanghai Musicians Association. Shanghai Audio News, (1).

12. Yao Hongwei. (2009). Thoughts Inspired by "Grandpa Penny". Shanghai Audio News, (9).

13. Yao Hongwei. (2008). Zarlino: A Great Music Theorist of the Renaissance. Shanghai Audio News, (3).

14. Yao Hongwei. (2008). The Pure "Russian Voice". Music Weekly, (4).

15. Yao Hongwei. (2008). A Rich and Convenient Music Dictionary. Music Lover, (3).

16. Yao Hongwei. (2007). A Brief Discussion on "Art Songs". Shanghai Audio News, (4).

17. Yao Hongwei. (2007). The Term "Art Song" Should Be Standardized. Music Weekly, (10).

18. Yao Hongwei. (2007). A Review of Melody Writing Tutorial. Music Weekly, (9).

19. Yao Hongwei. (2007). Enjoying Reading A Walk Through 20th-Century Music. Shanghai Audio News, (1).

20. Yao Hongwei. (2006). Gao Jian: From Musician to Conductor. Shanghai Audio News, (3).

21. Yao Hongwei. (2006). A Glimpse of Macau Music: A Review of Two New Books by Dai Dingcheng. Music Weekly, (4).

22. Yao Hongwei. (2006). Wei Song's Opera Hometown Tour. Music Weekly, (4).

23. Yao Hongwei. (2006). Praising Wei Song in the "Hometown of Opera". Shanghai Audio News, (1).

24. Yao Hongwei. (2006). Two New Books by Professor Dai Dingcheng Published. Shanghai Audio News, (1).

25. Yao Hongwei. (2005). "Bravo Zhou Jinhua!". Shanghai Audio News, (4).

26. Yao Hongwei. (2005). A "Multi-Talented" Musician: Liu Zhengguo. Shanghai Audio News, (3).

27. Yao Hongwei. (2004). Lu Zaiyi on "Shanghai Spring" and "Prague Spring". Shanghai Audio News, (2). (Later included in Lu Zaiyi's Words Beyond Notes, Shanghai Music Publishing House, January 2018.)

28. Yao Hongwei. (2003). Perfect Singing: An Interview with Liao Changyong. Shanghai Audio News, (4).

29. Yao Hongwei. (2003). A Great Romantic Master: Commemorating the 200th Birthday of Berlioz. Shanghai Audio News, (3).

30. Yao Hongwei. (2003). Bold Exploration and Advancement with the Times: An Interview with Composer, Theorist, and Music Educator Professor Chen Mingzhi. Shanghai Audio News, (2).

31. Yao Hongwei. (2003). Songs, Paintings, and Emotions: A Brief Review of the Shanghai Style MTV Album The Bright Moon Rises Over Shanghai. Music Lover, (3).

32. Yao Hongwei. (2003). Bold Attempts and Unremitting Pursuits: An Interview with Xu Jingxin, Composer of the Dance Drama The Shining Red Star. Shanghai Audio News, (1).

33. Yao Hongwei. (2002). The Opera Tea Interprets Oriental Feelings. Shanghai Audio News, (3).

Research Projects

1. Key Project of the Ministry of Culture: Compilation of Chinese Folk Instrumental Music (Macau Volume) (Executive Associate Editor)

2. Key Project of the Ministry of Culture: Compilation of Chinese Folk Songs (Macau Volume) (Associate Editor)

3. Humanities and Social Sciences Project of Shanghai Normal University: Zarlino's Contribution to Tonal Harmony (Completed independently in 2009)

4. Shanghai University Young Teachers Fund Project: An Analysis of Gypsy Music and Gypsy-Style Musical Works (Completed independently in 2007)

Academic Awards

2013, "Excellent Class" Award, Shanghai Normal University

2012, Excellent Instructor Award, "Harmonious China·5th National Campus Star Talent Show"

2010, The Third Prize in the Teacher's Group, "Academic Paper and Art Song Competition"

2007, "Excellent Teacher" of University for the Elderly of Shanghai Normal University

2004, "Excellent Graduate of Shanghai Colleges and Universities"

2003, Gold Award in the Shanghai College Chorus Competition as Art Director and Conductor of the Shanghai Normal University Graduate Chorus

Professional Affiliations

Member, Shanghai Musicians Association

Academic Advisor, Macau Urban Music Research Association