Vinogradov, Vasily Ivanovich
(1874–1948)
Vinogradov [Veenagráduhff], Vasily Ivanovich (1–7–1874, Jelabuga; 11–12–1948, Kazan). Violinist, pedagogue, and comp. Father of Yu. Vinogradov. Grad. 1899 from the law sch. of M. Univ., where he studied vn with Hřímalý. Settled in Kazan in 1921. With Gabashi and Al'mukhamedov, wrote the first Tatar operas (Saniya and Eshche); also transcribed Tatar folk songs and comp. the first symphonic works using Tatar folk material (Tatar Suite and Shikhan). His students incl. Faizi. Works: Sort…