Built for orchestras, from the beginning
OPAS was founded in 1990 in Munich, Germany by Hubert Wölbitsch, with a clear focus: supporting the day-to-day operational needs of symphony orchestras.
At a time when most organizations relied on paper systems, OPAS introduced a structured way to manage the full scope of orchestral activity, from season planning to performance history.
Today, OPAS is the market-leading platform for orchestral administration, trusted by more than 260 organizations worldwide. As the industry evolved over the decades, OPAS evolved with it, becoming the most comprehensive and widely-adopted solution in the field.
A decade of partnership
In North America, OPAS grew through the work of Fine Arts Software and Tom Gaitens, who spent nearly three decades helping orchestras adopt technology that reflected the realities of orchestra operations.
Tom became a trusted partner to hundreds of administrators, building relationships that helped shape OPAS into the platform it is today. His deep understanding of the North American market ensured that OPAS evolved alongside the organizations it serves.
Today, a new generation of leaders is carrying that work forward, combining decades of institutional knowledge with a renewed focus on innovation, customer focus, and long-term partnership.
Eva Tartaglia (OPAS US President)
Tom Gaitens (retiring North America lead)
A modern platform, built for how teams work today
Following its integration into the CHAPTERS Group in 2020, OPAS entered a new phase of development focused on long-term stability and innovation.
OPAS Next, the cloud-based version of the platform, was developed during the COVID-19 period, when remote access became essential for arts organizations.
It was built so teams can access the system they rely on from anywhere, without sacrificing the depth and reliability of the original platform.
Today, OPAS Next combines decades of operational knowledge with modern, browser-based access, allowing organizations to work more flexibly while keeping their data and workflows fully connected.
The OPAS US
Team
Eva Tartaglia
Eva Tartaglia leads OPAS US, working with orchestras and performing arts organizations across North America to streamline their operations.
She previously served as Director of Artistic Operations at the Portland Symphony Orchestra and has also worked with the Virginia Symphony, Aspen Music Festival & School, and Yellow Barn.
At OPAS, Eva works closely with client teams as an extension of their staff, helping organizations simplify complex workflows and stay aligned across departments.
She is an MBA candidate at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business.
Eva trained as a clarinetist and holds music degrees from Skidmore College and Southern Illinois University. She is based in Maine, where she lives with her family.
