He has worked frequently with HGO, most recently directing Verdi's Rigoletto in 1994. Mr. Silverstein has directed for Wolf Trap Opera, the Chautauqua Opera, the Victorian State Opera, the Dallas Opera, the Ravinia Festival, the Michigan Opera Theater and the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Known for his work on contemporary operas, Mr. Silverstein's collaborations with Philip Glass include the world premiere of The Making of the Representative for Planet 8 at HGO (Assistant Director) and the European premiere at English National Opera and New York City Opera and the South American premiere of The Fall of the House of Usher for Sao Paulo, Brazil.