Vera Pavlovna Vinogradova Biek (23 February 1895 – 19 April 1982)[1] was a Soviet composer[2] and pianist.[3] She performed and published her music under the name "Vera Vinogradova."
Vinogradova presented piano recitals throughout Europe[4] and America.[5] She and her husband lived in Berlin for a while, but moved to Tallinn in 1933 when Germany adopted a number of anti-Jewish laws. There, she taught piano, composed, and became involved with the Russian Theater and Music Society.[6]
In 1936, the family moved to England permanently. Vinogradova continued to give piano lessons and compose.
Peter Brook and
Peter Ustinov were among her students.[6] Vinogradova insisted that all of her students perform. She believed that music must be shared,[7] and told her students, "The only reason for you to learn music is . . . to share it with others."[8]
Vinogradova's music was published by
Augener & Co and Benno Balan (Berlin).[1] Her compositions included: