''Das Mädchen aus Domrémy'', Op. 72, (''The Maid from Domrémy'') is an opera in two acts by

Giselher Klebe Giselher Wolfgang Klebe (28 June 19255 October 2009) was a German composer, and an academic teacher. He composed more than 140 works, among them 14 operas, all based on literary works, eight symphonies, 15 solo concerts, chamber music, piano work ...

who with his wife, Lore Klebe, also wrote the

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based on the

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'' Die Jungfrau von Orléans'' by

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. The opera premiered on 19 June 1976 at the

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. It was conducted by János Kulka, directed by

Kurt Horres Kurt Horres (28 November 1932 – 2 January 2023) was a German stage director, particularly of opera, and opera manager. He held positions as general manager at the Staatstheater Darmstadt, the Hamburg State Opera, and from 1986 to 1996 at the ...

, and featured Irmgard Stadler (soprano), Enriqueta Attres,

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(baritone),

Raymond Wolansky Raymond Wolansky (15 February 1926 – 1 December 1998) was an American operatic baritone who made a career in Europe. A long-term member of the Staatsoper Stuttgart, he appeared in leading roles such as Verdi's Nabucco and Rigoletto at internati ...

(baritone), and Toni Krämer (tenor). The music uses

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and tonal elements and taped sounds. A revised version for a smaller orchestra was premiered on 2 November 1980 at the

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.Work and performance details, score
BA06708-72,

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