Danny Goldman’s playing has been praised by The Courier-Journal as “flat-out, jaw-agape spectacular.” Renowned for his electric artistry and virtuosic versatility, Goldman serves as Principal Clarinet of the Nashville Symphony, following titled audition triumphs in both Nashville and St. Louis.

He recently served as Acting Principal Clarinet with the Santa Fe Opera and completed an acclaimed summer of performances at the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. His deep orchestral roots also include a decade-long tenure with The Dallas Opera Orchestra, along with guest appearances alongside the Philadelphia Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood.

Beginning at the age of 14, Danny played all of Carl Maria von Weber’s concerti with the Louisville Orchestra.  Since then, he has performed the World Premiere of Pēteris Vasks’ 'About Time' at Alice Tully Hall, headlined recitals at ClarinetFest, and performed solo engagements spanning Europe, Asia, and North America. On the chamber stage, he collaborates with leading groups like the Amaryllis Quartet and is a founding member of The MAKE Trio, gracing iconic stages from Lincoln Center to the Guggenheim Museum.

A Juilliard (Bachelor's) and Rice University (Master's) graduate, Goldman fuses classical rigor with digital innovation—his performances have garnered over one million views, including pioneering virtual reality concert experiences in partnership with Samsung Virtual Reality. He has served on the faculties of Baylor University and University of Northern Las Vegas, and performs exclusively on F. A. Uebel Klarinetten and is sponsored by Vandoren Paris, Dansr USA, and The Vienna Music Company.

Danny lives in Nashville, TN with his wife Lauren and his miniature dachshund Oliver.