Cryptic crossword No 2,768

Beautiful. Super clearly clued. More in reply...

Quite a challenge with several NHOs and a bit of googling needed, but fun, and Nina arrived early enough to assist. The hint clue has a neat surface! Faves include 10a,22a,24a,26a and 1d,9d,18d,21d (so neat, probably COTD for me)

I love 14a - the record and the clue! It was my FOI before the clue, because music knowledge. Nice Nina, too. Other faves: 24a, 23a, 6a, 4d, 20d. Many thanks.

Thanks, enjoyed this! Favourites 22a, 1d, 18d, and especially 21d - all very neat! Good work on the hidden idiom with the centrepiece too

Thanks Gennaro. Another solid puzzle. Faves inc 10a, 25a, 5d, 17d, 18d and 21d. Thanks. PM

Another catchup Gennaro! And a reasonably breezy solve as 14a was my FOI 😁 also liked 11a, 1d and 5d. Thanks 🤩