Mats Larsson Gothe is one of Sweden’s most prominent and versatile contemporary composers. Renowned for his emotional intensity and masterful orchestration, his work spans from intimate chamber music to large-scale symphonic pieces and acclaimed operas.

Gothe’s music is characterized by its dramatic nerve and a unique ability to weave lyrical melodies into complex, modern soundscapes. This narrative power is prominently displayed in his latest major opera, Selma (2026), a commissioned work for Wermland Opera about the life of Selma Lagerlöf, following the immense success of his Holocaust drama The Promise (Löftet, 2022) at the Royal Swedish Opera. 

A recipient of the prestigious Rosenberg Prize (2024), Gothe continues to push the boundaries of the Swedish neo-tonal tradition, creating music that is as intellectually stimulating as it is deeply moving.