The original piece is the third of "Six Pieces for Grand Organ," composed between 1860 and 1862, and dedicated to C. Saint-Saëns. It is a work from the composer's relatively younger years, considering his many famous pieces from his later life. Franck served as organist at Sainte-Clotilde Basilica in Paris from 1858, and his improvisational skills were such that he was called "the reincarnation of J.S. Bach." The arranger, Harold Bauer, is a British pianist with a unique career, having initially started as a "child prodigy violinist." After his debut as a violinist in London, he studied with Paderewski in Paris for one year starting in 1892. Igor Zhukov and Ignaz Friedman have also arranged this piece.

Part 1: Prelude

Against a background of flowing triplets, two sentimental themes are played alternately. This is a very captivating section.

Part 2: Fugue

The fugue enters after a short cadenza. This theme is also very beautiful. The treatment of the stretto section in the latter half is particularly superb, creating a solemn sound as if it were a part of a Renaissance sacred work.

Part 3: Variations

The final F-sharp pedal note of the fugue is sustained, and arpeggiated chords flow over this base, leading the prelude's theme to return as if guided by arpeggios. The shifting accompaniment patterns are beautiful.

From the perspective of a piano piece, it is a very well-conceived work, particularly in terms of hand crossing techniques and the distribution of parts between the left and right hands.