“With music as a universal language, I want to connect people across borders by playing Swedish music abroad, solo or with local musicians. This is my way of bringing more harmony into the world.” – MATTIAS NILSSON
Previous visits to Sweden Abroad
2024.06 - Kinshasa, DRC / Ambassador Henric Råsbrant
> Swedish National Day - Singer Anna Pauline and pianist Mattias Nilsson, together with musicians from Congo, blended the rich musical traditions of Sweden and Congo, creating a unique fusion that celebrates the diverse cultural heritages of both nations.
2023.05 - Lusaka, Zambia / Ambassador Johan Hallenborg
> “Swedish Arts and Cultural Bites” - Cultural exchange with music from Sweden & Zambia with Zambian musicians Skills Emmanuel & Chanx.
2022.09 - Kinshasa, DRC / Ambassador Henric Råsbrant
> Sessions In Kinshasa II - Cultural exchange with music from Sweden & DRC with Congolese pianist Tyson Meya and concert at the Kinshasa Jazz Festival with local musicians.
2019.05 - Copenhagen, DK / Ambassador Fredrik Jörgensen
> 3 Days of Design - Music from Sweden & Denmark, solo piano.
2018.06 - Paris, FR / Ambassador Veronika Wand-Danielsson
> Swedish National Day - Music from Sweden and France, solo piano.
2017.07 - Cairo, EG / Ambassador Charlotta Sparre
> Swedish National Day & Midsummer - Cultural exchange with music from Sweden & Egypt with Egyptian singer Noha Fekry.
2016.12 - Vienna, AU / Ambassador Helen Eduards
> European Christmas concert - Cultural exchange with music from Europe togehter with Austrian saxophonist Ray Aichinger.
2016.12 - Pristina, RKS / Ambassador Henrik Nilsson
> Celebration of Lucia - Nordic Christmas, solo piano.
2015.12 - Pristina, RKS / Ambassador Henrik Nilsson
> Celebration of Lucia - Nordic Christmas, solo piano.
2015.11 - Lusaka, ZA / Ambassador > Henrik Cederin
> Concert with Mattias Nilsson - Swedish jazz & folk music, solo piano. Masterclass with local musicians.
2015.04 - Zagreb, HR / Ambassador Lars Schmidt
> Walpurgis concert - Swedish jazz & folk music, solo piano.
2011.05 - Santiago, CH / Ambassador Eva Zetterberg.
> Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt’s first official visit to Chile - Swedish jazz & folk music with Mattias Nilsson and Chilean musicians Nelson Arriagada and Alejandro Espinosa.
2007.04 - Santiago, CH / Ambassador Maria Christina Lundqvist
> Concert with Mattias Nilsson Trio - Swedish jazz & folk music with Mattias Nilsson and Chilean musicians René Sandoval and Alejandro Espinosa.
