The Times 1998

[LottieAnne]

I'm having trouble again! Can anyone help please?
14d Singer that's old-fashioned in changing times (8)
16d In favour of authentic choral music (9) 7th letter o
17d Writer opening up, invaded by press (8) 6th letter n
18d Poet's craft manifested in elaborate style, none the less (6)
Any suggestions gratefully received.

[sue2009]

got any letters for 16d?

[LottieAnne]

No, sorry. Only that 7th letter is n

[sarumite]

14d Melodist ... anag. old + times.

[sarumite]

18d ... manifested in elab(ORATE S)tyle ??

[swannbaker]

Turgenev .

[swannbaker]

I suspect 18 is barque .

[LottieAnne]

Thank you everyone. Barque seems to fit with other words.
With the letters you have given me I now have:
18ac It's enough to keep the corporation occupied (8)
b - l - y - u - Could it be bellyful?
28ac Whistler's inspiraton? A source of light (8,4) 4th letter is v. Nothing in 2nd word as yet. Might be lamp or star?
Anyone any ideas?.

[LottieAnne]

Sorry I made a mistake yesterday. The 7th letter of 16d is now o not n.