TROY — The Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) and the Rensselaer Orchestra are joining forces in April for their first major collaboration to present a unique concert experience that combines the strengths of both orchestras. The theme centers on the concept of breath and explores both the resonance and restraint of human nature. The series The Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) and the Rensselaer Orchestra are joining forces in April for their first major collaboration to present a unique concert experience that combines the strengths of both orchestras.