MUSIC

Seventeen Carnegie Hall ushers had their moment in the spotlight Tuesday night. They took center stage to present a free art exhibition and concert of Brahms, Chopin, Puccini and Bartok. Nearly half of the 63 ushers at Carnegie Hall have musical or artistic training, and many are pursuing careers in the arts. “(The ushers’ recital) is a great opportunity to show the other ushers--and everyone--just what we can do . . . (and) gives ushers a chance to say they’ve performed at Carnegie Hall,” said five-year usher Brian Matthews, who organized the event at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall.