It is a drama depicting the experiences and emotional conflicts of a young monk who leaves the secular world. Piano pieces with such subject matter and lacking a specific form were rare in this era. Here, the work explores how the piano can be transformed into other timbres, such as church bells, organ sounds, orchestral sonorities, and hymn choirs. It is noteworthy that a religious piano work, entirely different from those of César Franck, existed prior to Franck. An homage to the elder Rossini, who would pass away in that same year. (2021.4.3) Setsu Kanazawa