The Horowitz "Carmen Variations" was inspired by "Chanson Boheme" by
Moritz Moszkowski, teacher of Josef Hofmann.  "Chanson Boheme" is
available on Welte-Mignon and Duo-Art music rolls.  Moszkowki's
inspiration [was] obviously, Bizet/Carmen.

Robin Pratt

 [ Yup!  Just as there's no honor among thieves, a lot of good musical
 [ ideas are used again and again.  But in polite company (I'm told),
 [ it's called "research!"  -- Robbie