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Hi Rocky,
5d starts with an anagram of “for”. The definition is at the end of the clue.
First word of 20a is indicated by “not revealing”.

Thanks Jono. 20a now in. 5d still elusive for now.

Rocky7 - I think jono was referring to 2d rather than 5d. 5d was my last one in, and it’s a rather extended cryptic definition. The crossers might suggest anagram fodder, but don’t go there.

I did go there Rog but soon realised it wasn't on. There are a few words that it could start with. And in tge absence of answers for 9a and 11a I can't tell which. But I'm nearly there now. Just that NE corner to go.

Rocky7
I’m not completely convinced that the phrase (which has become known in a sporting context) is really used in the context envisaged by Brendan. I think, from comments higher up, that ‘our’ brendan might agree with me!
(Think rings)

All done. Like Chrise not sure how much I enjoyed this. Actually that's wrong I always enjoy it to varying g degrees and usually Brendan in particular. But this felt like a bit of a slog. Nonetheless thanks Brendan. Efforts always appreciated.

11a was LOI and COD in the end. Not sure 9a definition fits the answer. But my parsing might be off.

Apologies, I did mix up 2d and 5d earlier.
In 9a “was” is part of the definition , so it’s past tense.

rog, the concert I attended was much more modest - song/chamber recital at local church - but highly enjoyable.
Two young touring French musicians (piano and mezzo / cello) performing short works by a diverse mix of French and American composers.

Sounds delightful, geeker. Any Ned Rorem in the mix?

Rog, the Americans were Crumb (early student works), Bolcom, Florence Price and Copland. French: Faure, Massenet, Debussy, Duparc, Ravel and Satie.