The skillful transcriptions of the late Glenn Cliffe Bainum have proven to be the standard by which others are measured. His contribution to the great literature for band is immense, and this transcription is one of Mr. Bainum's most monumental works. Basile Kalinnilov, a contemporary of Tchaikovsky died prematurely at 35, just as he was establishing himself as one of the great Russsian composers. Originally published in 1958, this transcription features optional antiphonal brass choirs.