Early Life and Education
Sharon Azrieli was born in Montreal, Quebec, to David Azrieli, a Holocaust survivor and architect who built a real estate empire. She moved to New York City after attending Vassar College, where she earned a degree in Art History. She also pursued an Associate Degree in Illustration from the Parsons School of Design. Azrieli further honed her skills with a Diploma in Vocal Performance from the Juilliard School and holds Master's and Doctoral degrees in Music from the University of Montreal.
Rise to Success
Azrieli's career has seen her achieve international recognition as a soprano. She has performed in prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Opera, and L'Opéra Bastille de Paris. Her performances span classical, operatic, and musical theatre works. Azrieli is also a Cantor. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to found real estate companies. She also invests in entertainment and intellectual property in theatre and film.
Key Business Strategies
As an heir to the Azrieli Group, Sharon Azrieli and her sisters own a significant share of the publicly traded company, and she serves on its board. The Azrieli Group, founded by her father, is a major player in the real estate market.
Philanthropy
Sharon Azrieli is actively involved in philanthropy through the Azrieli Foundation. The Foundation supports education, music, Holocaust education and science. She created the Azrieli Music Prizes to support excellence in musical composition.