| Der Mond | |
|---|---|
| Opera by Carl Orff | |
 Orff, c. 1970 | |
| Description | Ein kleines Welttheater ("A little world theatre") |
| Librettist | Carl Orff |
| Language | German |
| Based on | a Grimms' fairy tale |
| Premiere | 5 February 1939 |
Der Mond (The Moon) is an opera in one act by Carl Orff based on a Grimm's fairy tale with a libretto by the composer. It was first performed on 5 February 1939 by the Bavarian State Opera in Munich under the direction of Clemens Krauss. The composer describes it not as an opera but as Ein kleines Welttheater ("A little world theatre"); the performance lasts for about one hour and is often paired with Orff's Die Kluge.