Small Talk Englisch

Erkundigungen einziehen, damit die Überraschung mit den Konzert- oder Theaterkarten keine Enttäuschung nach sich zieht.
    Im Konzert
    Example
    Mary is attending a concert at the Chicago Symphony. Part one of the program was Beethoven's Ninth, an all-time favorite. A standing ovation has already been given at intermission. Mary is so impressed by the performance that she starts talking to her neighbor.
    Mary: Oh, this is so wonderful. It's absolutely fabulous, isn't it?
    Neighbor: You're right, it's fantastic. I have never heard such an accomplished performance of this symphony.
    Mary: Indeed. Everything was just right; the tempi, theprecision and the reading of the music.
    Neighbor: Yes, I particularly enjoyed the vibrant choral sound and the eloquent interplay of choir and orchestra. What a magnificent piece of music!
Useful phrases
    Before the concert / Vor dem Konzert
Sorry for letting you wait, but I had a hard time getting a cab!
Excuse me, please. I think I have the seat next to you.
Good evening. Today's program looks interesting, doesn't it? I've never heard music by an Estonian composer, have you?
I don't think much of this conductor / director, do you?
I have season tickets. So far, I've enjoyed the series very much.
What a pity! The concert hall is only three quarters full.
    During intermission / Während der Pause
Are you enjoying the concert?
Will you join me in a drink?
It's such a beautiful performance, isn't it?
Are you enjoying the concert?
This is an unusually accomplished and attractive piece of music, don't you agree?
The manuscript of this symphony must be quite sophisticated.
I really liked the Andante. It flowed so gracefully.
    After the concert / Nach dem Konzert
The music's originality and the orchestral effects were very well balanced. – I quite agree!
This was fabulous! What a performance. The acoustics in here are magnificent.
I didn't know the encore they played, do you?
See you the next time around. Bye now.
I wouldn't mind a drink.
    At the Theater / Im Theater
    Example
    Mike has treated Martha to a theater performance. This was her surprise birthday present.
    Martha: Mike, thank you so very much. I can't believe this. Here I am on my way to see the box office attraction of the season. They have been sold out for months. Did you know that?
    Mike: Of course I did. To be honest, that doesn'tsurprise me! After all, they've got nothing but raving reviews. Every newspaper and magazine I read was so unbelievably positive about their performance.
    Martha: Even the most highly acclaimed critic wrote a favorable criticism. And as you know, he typically picks on every little thing to complain about.
    Mike: That's right. By the way, do you want me to see you home afterwards?
    Martha: I'd appreciate that!
Useful phrases
    Before the show / Vor der Aufführung
It looks like today's performance is sold out.
I beg your pardon. Is this row 15, aisle seat number 25?
May I please have a look at the program? I'd like to read up on today's performance.
This sure is an impressive building and a huge stage.
It would seem the auditorium seats 800 persons.
    During intermission / Während der Pause
Shall we go to the bar in the foyer and have something to drink?
This is terrific. I really like the actors.
What an interesting piece. Its topic seems timeless.
I like the mixture of a traditional stage setting and the avant-garde language use.
    After the performance / Nach der Aufführung
This is the best I have ever seen this play performed, it's above criticism.
Bravo! I can see why they've got such great reviews.
One can only have a favorable criticism of this performance.
The staging was most interesting. What do you think?
    Film and Literature / Film und Literatur
    Have you heard about this movie? Everybody is talking about it, let's go and see it! Kino ist universell, international, und selbst für ausgeprägte Kulturmuffel ein echtes Small Talk Thema: Egal ob über actors oder performers (Darsteller), den plot (Handlung), das script oder screenplay (Drehbuch) oder die sets and costumes (Ausstattung), das Kino bietet über Nationalitäten und Sprachbarrieren hinaus unendlich Stoff für Small Talk. Sobald man den Begriff Academy AwardWinning (mit dem Oscar ausgezeichnet) vernimmt, wartet jeder darauf, dass das Werk endlich im heimischen Kino gezeigt wird.
    Example
    Jim and Robin have won tickets to the first release of the new documentary. Though they both love movies very much, they have never been to a