Self & Sossi's 'Corset Story' Thur 19 Sept. Cabaret opera from marina sossi & Dr Self explores how constriction affects body & creativity from a female perspective. A musical investigation into the advantages & disadvantages of restriction & marginalisation of women artists.

Identifying women composers take note!

Even hard working composers sometimes get a holiday. Rough draft of Magnificat fully orchestrated completed in time for this.

Here is a professional recording of Dr Self's Stabat Mater in Ely Cathedral this year .youtu.be/YZwU3PJYTic?si…

Lovely plug from my publisher Composers Edition for our new cabaret opera, Corset story. Read more: whatsnew.composersedition.com/selfs-corset-s…

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More publicity for "Corset Story" the cabaret opera co-created by Marina Sossi and myself. Première at The Merlin Theatre Frome, Thursday 19th September

Dear friends our cabaret opera "Corset Story" makes its first outing of many in London on Thursday 3rd October : Self and Sossi. There are only 30 seats at The Glitch which is near the Old Vic. The show lasts an hour. theglitch.london/whats-on

Ancient theatre in Epidavros where Ascleplius the healer hung out circa 2,500 BC. The theatre was built to entertain those waiting to see him for healing. A new model for funding the arts methinks.

Loving the temple of Asclepius in the Peloponnese where the ancient World visited for healing. Ritual bathing involved participants sleeping near the water to receive a dream of renewal.

Here is my latest Blog:opera-alchemist.blogspot.com in which I describe my compositional practice of Quilting. From quilting flows many compositional possibilities which resonanate with the artist Robert Rauschenberg.

I am so proud of my husband Michael Christie who has just had his Saxtet, Drollleries published.

If you live in Norwich or nearby how can you resist not joining us this autumn to sing this epic work. You will recieve a warm welcome and enjoy vocal warm ups that enhance your singing and wellbeing. Please message me if you would like to join us. XX Dr Self.

Commissioned by Melanie Lodge of Audition Oracle this setting of the poem by Emily Dickinson is highly singable in either key and an uplifting addition by a living composer to a recital programme. composersedition.com/susannah-self-…

Excited to be collaborating with performance artist Marina Sossi on our cabaret opera premières Merlin Theatre in Frome on 19th September and then makes its first outing of many in London on Thursday 3rd October. The show lasts an hour 19:00 20:00 theglitch.london/whats-on

A lovely thing happened yesterday: London Wind Festival are to première my 8' work "Harbour" at The Warehouse , 13 Theed Street, London SE1 8ST on Thursday 21st November 7.30pm. Composed on retreat at the Eranos institute in Italy two years ago, londonnewwindfestival.co.uk

Good morning upper voice choirs. Links to my two SAA short works with piano: Christmas Gifts and Feel The Sea composersedition.com/susannah-self-… composersedition.com/susannah-self-… two SA short works works with piano The Miracle and Olton Pools composersedition.com/susannah-self-… composersedition.com/susannah-self-…

We’re excited to announce the premiere of Susannah Self’s new opera ‘Corset Story’! Find out all about her collaboration with performance artist Marina Sossi here Dr Self marina sossi whatsnew.composersedition.com/selfs-corset-s…

"Thank you for filling our theatre with such joyful creative and innovative fun tonight. If you weren't there. . Self & Sossi are two gorgeously engaging, fun and brave performers bringing a new life to live arts in Frome. Wow! And welcome... and thank you. Come back soon 👏"

A couple of photos from the première of 'Corset Story' last night performed by Marina Sossi and myself at the Merlin Theatre. We play at The Glitch in London near the Old Vic on Thursday 3rd October. The show lasts an hour 19:00 - 20:00. Tickets: theglitch.london/whats-on