The Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto is currently one of the most renowned chamber orchestras in Italy. Since its conception in 1966, the orchestra has collaborated with the most prestigious international artists, such as Martha Argerich, V. Ashkenazy, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Sviatoslav Richter and K. Zimerman. Mozart composed these 3 concerts between the summer of 1782 and the beginning of 1783 for his own use.