Amy Woodforde-Finden
1860–1919 (age 59)
Biography
Amy Woodforde-Finden, born in 1860, composed melodies infused with the lyricism and moods of far-off places, most famously the beloved “Kashmiri Song.” Her music found audiences across Britain and beyond, delighting listeners with its graceful harmonies.
Despite the challenges of her time, she persisted as a writer of song and piano works, leaving behind compositions that continue to charm lovers of romantic music following her death in 1919.