Paul Fitzgibbon, a musician hailing from Co. Kerry, Ireland, completed his BMus in viola under the guidance of Yuri Zhislin and is currently pursuing his MMus at the Royal College of Music in London as the Leopold de Rothschild scholar. Throughout his undergraduate studies, he was honoured to receive The Kathleen Trust bursary. Paul's musical journey started with his father on the piano at the age of 2, transitioning to violin at 6 before finding his passion in the viola. Noteworthy milestones include achieving grade 8 distinction in violin at age 13 and earning a viola performance diploma with distinction at 16. His performances have graced stages across Europe and the USA, including notable appearances with the Philadelphia Orchestra and at Carnegie Hall, New York as a soloist with the New York Concerti Sinfonietta at the age of 17. A finalist in the prestigious 2023 Irish Heritage bursary at Wigmore Hall, Paul also explores the realms of electronic music production. In 2020, he launched the Young Musicians Guild, demonstrating his commitment to fostering emerging talent within the musical community. Paul is also an active contributor as a committee member to Irish Heritage, a UK based charity that supports emerging Irish musicians in the UK.