Article: Classical recordings sound superior on Compact Disc

This is the year of the Compact Disc player. As more people discover that classical music sounds superior on CD, it will be easier to find recordings from such small companies as Nimbus and Denon.

Nimbus Records is noted for its meticulous attention to detail and extraordinary musicianship. Headquartered in a castle in Wyastone Leys, Monmouth, England, where most of its recording and manufacturing takes place, Nimbus Records became widely available this year through a distribution arrangement with A&M Records.

An excellent introduction to Nimbus is a collection of Sullivan (as in Gilbert and Sullivan) overtures. The selections are lively, the execution is exciting and many melodies are ...

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