Cryptic crossword No 2,440

Hi Ruskin, this was a really nice puzzle with some excellent clues, including 11a, 17a, 21a, 1d, 6d, and 8d.

Hi Ruskin - I really enjoyed this and favourites included 12a, 22a, 6d and the anagram at 8d. I'm a (now infrequent) choral singing fan too so the theme was up my street. Looking forward to more!

I liked this crossword, 11a was particularly clever!

Thanks Ruskin. I enjoyed this & I think you have what it takes for a productive future in cryptics. I struggled a bit & revealed 7a, 3d, and 18d; I particularly liked 11a, 12a, 17a, and 19a. Overall I was impressed with your efficient surfaces. More in reply.

Enjoyable. Just 2 I couldn't quite get but all good. My favourite 11a. Thank you.

A very enjoyable crossword that I did whilst listening to Radio 3! FOI 8d, LOI 5d. Some great surfaces, my favourites were 11a, 15a and 20d.

Hi Ruskin. A great crossword considering it's one of your first. 11a is brilliant. Also enjoyed 3d, 12a, 16d and others. I'll post a few comments in replies.

I revealed a few (this probably reflects my ability as a solver not yours as a setter) but many clues read really well. I liked ones like 24a, 6d, 17a, 19a, 14a, 9a... Lots! Impressive!

On 14a... how is EN to do with measure? Thanks

Hi Ruskin. I saw Susie Mesure's posts on BS recommending this and am glad I gave it a go. If only your second puzzle, very accomplished. Faves for me inc 12a, 17a, 3d, 8d, 16d and COTD, 11a. I would have been very chuffed to have come up with that last one. Thanks. PM