Heather Wiebe

Heather Wiebe is a researcher active in interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of music, sound, and cultural history. Her work spans topics such as wartime soundscapes, avant-garde opera, and relational aesthetics in musical contexts. She has contributed extensively to journals like Sound Studies, Journal of the Royal Musical Association, and OPERA QUARTERLY, with a focus on 20th-century British music and its societal implications.

• Projects: 'Mobilising Music in Wartime British Film' (2019, Leverhulme Trust) and 'Opera and Sentimentality in the Mid-20th Century' (2016–2018).
• Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for Twentieth-Century Music (2015 onward), Guest Editor and Editorial Board Member for OPERA QUARTERLY (2008–2009).
• Research Trends: Analyzes the role of music in wartime propaganda, experimental opera, and the interplay between sound and national identity. Her publications explore 1960s artistic production, Elizabethan influences, and sonic forces in total war.
• Public Engagement: Featured in BBC Proms Extra (2016) and Proms Interval (2015) discussions on music and culture.