not tried this before so help please 13dpercussion instrument?nonsense-one's in some form of error 4-6 ,2nd word starts with r 18d oratorio turmoil?one starts to admire Handel 7 ?E????? 2od attack?one with new baton securing one 6 I?R??? 14d most poweful melodie is in French,containing hints of truth and romance9 ???O?G??? thanks-explanations welcome
18d -- Messiah ( Mess + 1 A, H - starts to Admire Handel )
20d - Inroad ( 1 n for new + rod round a/1 )
14d strongest ( son = Melody round T & R - hints of Truth and Romance + est, the French for is )