Of all the ‘New Directions’ works in the Edexcel A level Anthology, Saariaho's Petals is the only one written by a living composer (at the time of writing). It is without doubt one of the most fascinating pieces in the Anthology, but also one of the most challenging to study. This resource will look at the key elements of the piece itself, and will delve into the wider context of Saariaho's compositional style.
