Charles Wiffen

Charles Wiffen is a Lecturer and Head of Academic Portfolio Development at Bath Spa University, with significant roles in academic leadership including former Head of the Department of Music, Associate Dean, and Assistant Dean (Learning, Teaching, Quality) in the College of Liberal Arts. He has served as Visiting Professor at Shanghai University, held external examiner roles at multiple institutions, and been a Grove Research Fellow at the Royal College of Music.

• Academic Qualifications: BMus (University of the Witwatersrand), MMus (RCM), PG Diploma (RCM), DMus (RCM)
• Professional Memberships: Royal Musical Association, National Association for Music in Higher Education (NAMHE)

His research focuses on musical transformation, transcription, and performance practice, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of aesthetics, technology, and cultural reception. He has performed extensively as a pianist globally, recorded for major labels, and collaborated with ensembles like the London Archduke Trio and Contemporary Consort.

Recent scholarly work explores virtuosity across cultures, four-hand piano dynamics, festival programming, and the role of music in documentary films. He has also contributed to studies on performance ethics and media authenticity.

External roles include pianist for Contemporary Consort, educator at summer schools like Dartington International, and active participation in academic governance through NAMHE committee service.