Peter Asimov ’14

I was one of those students who came to study at Brown in large part because of Arlene Cole. Arlene repaired and reignited my relationship with music – which was fraught when I arrived at Brown – helping me reconnect with the piano in a healthy and joyful way. She inspired excellence through compassion: her boundless commitment to her students could only motivate us to redouble our own commitment to our studies, whether in music or elsewhere. I continue to reap the rewards of her pedagogy – not only as a pianist, but also as an educator. I’m proud to join the community of Arlene’s students in saying thank you, Arlene, for everything.

Peter Asimov ’14