After his studies at the CNR de Lyon and the Geneva Conservatory, Jean-Marie Cottet obtained five First Prizes at the CNSM de Paris: piano, chamber music, harmony, counterpoint, and piano accompaniment. In the advanced cycle with Jacques Rouvier for piano and Jean Hubeau for chamber music, he completed his record with a series of awards in several international competitions: "Casadesus" (Cleveland, 1985), "Dino Ciani" (Milan, 1986), "Clara Haskil" (Vevey, 1987). He then furthered his studies with Maria Curcio, Menahem Pressler, Nikita Magaloff... Since then, his concerts have taken him to several continents: Europe, Asia, America, and the Middle East. Jean-Marie Cottet performs as a soloist, with orchestra, and in chamber music in the most varied ensembles; he plays with Emma Johnson, Gérard Poulet, Yvan Chifolleau, Jacques Rouvier, Michel Arrignon... and founded the Chin-Cottet duo (2 pianos). He regularly records for radio, television, and on CD (REM, Una Corda, MFA). A composer (winner of the "Marcel Joste" prize at age 18) and collection director at Éditions Combre, his natural familiarity with contemporary music is also reflected in his activity as permanent soloist of the "Ensemble Court-Circuit".