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Marilyn Cotlow was born on May 12, 1948, in New York City. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her mother being a pianist and her father a violinist. From a young age, Cotlow showed a natural talent for music and began taking piano lessons at the age of five. As she grew older, Cotlow's passion for music continued to flourish. She attended the Juilliard School in New York City, where she studied piano under the tutelage of renowned pianist Rosina Lhévinne. Cotlow's talent and dedication to her craft quickly became apparent, and she soon began to make a name for herself in the classical music world. Cotlow's career as a classical pianist took off in the 1970s, when she began performing in major concert halls around the world. She quickly gained a reputation as a virtuoso pianist, known for her technical skill and emotional depth. Her performances were praised for their clarity, precision, and sensitivity, and she became a sought-after performer for both solo recitals and orchestral concerts. One of Cotlow's most notable performances came in 1978, when she performed at the Lincoln Center in New York City. The concert was a tribute to the legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz, and Cotlow was chosen to perform alongside other renowned pianists such as Emanuel Ax and Murray Perahia. Her performance was widely praised, and she was hailed as one of the standout performers of the evening. Throughout her career, Cotlow received numerous awards and accolades for her performances. In 1982, she was awarded the Avery Fisher Career Grant, which is given to outstanding young musicians who show exceptional promise in their field. She was also a recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Fellowship, which provided her with funding to perform solo recitals across the United States. Cotlow's career continued to flourish throughout the 1980s and 1990s. She performed with some of the world's most prestigious orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the London Symphony Orchestra. She also recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with the London Symphony Orchestra. In addition to her performing career, Cotlow was also a dedicated teacher. She taught at several universities and conservatories, including the Juilliard School, the Manhattan School of Music, and the New England Conservatory of Music. Her students included many successful pianists, and she was known for her ability to inspire and guide young musicians. Sadly, Cotlow's career was cut short when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in the early 2000s. Despite undergoing treatment, her health continued to decline, and she passed away on December 12, 2003, at the age of 55. Despite her untimely death, Cotlow's legacy as a pianist and teacher continues to live on. Her recordings and performances are still celebrated by classical music enthusiasts around the world, and her influence as a teacher can be seen in the many successful pianists who were fortunate enough to study under her. Marilyn Cotlow will always be remembered as a talented and dedicated musician who left an indelible mark on the classical music world.

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