Please parse if you can:
15ac Read in addition about retired gent with yen like a fusspot? (6) = prissy
25ac Claim to reduce workforce by day (6) = demand
26ac Harps played by group wanting bass for emotional piece (8) = rhapsody I can see that rhaps= anagram of harps but where is the group?
6dn Bookish graduate, one with credentials having no concerns (6) =blithe