NEW YORK, June 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On July 4, 2025, composer and New York native James Composervist will release his controversial orchestral work, “Trump Portrait”, distributed to all streaming platforms. Timed with the nation’s celebration of independence, the piece stands as both an artistic expression and a sobering meditation on what it means to care about America. It is not an entertainment parody or full of sarcastic narratives as with so much that is currently uploaded to YouTube.

“Trump Portrait” draws inspiration from the tradition of Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait” which using Lincoln’s words with orchestra accompaniment, provides a true portrait of a great peoples President. This work offers a strikingly different narrative—one that grapples with the contradictions and controversies of the Trump presidency. Through inventive orchestration, recorded narration, and direct quotes from Donald J. Trump himself, the composition explores themes of power, morality, division, and disillusionment in modern American societal and political life.

“In composing this piece, I sought to reflect on the distance between the founding ideals of this country as verbalized by Abraham Lincoln in the 1800’s, and the realities we have witnessed in recent years,” said Composervist. “July 4th is a moment to celebrate freedom, but also to confront the truths that threaten it. ‘Trump Portrait’ is not a protest—it is a mirror.”

The composition is divided into three movements:
– Prologue: A journey from calm to chaos, invoking the dissonance surrounding the Trump era.
– Eyes Wide Open: A dirge-like reflection underscored by Trump’s own words.
– The Grift: A biting commentary on corruption and self-interest at the highest levels of power.

A preview of the official video can be viewed on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/c-s9j0k1HCI (English Version)
https://youtu.be/9nbfO9m95M8 (Chinese version)
Audio CD, Video DVD, and or Vinyl LP, can be purchased at:
https://jamescomposervist.bandcamp.com/album/trump-portrait

James Composervist invites listeners especially Americans, to engage with the work not as a partisan critique, or sarcastic parody, but as a patriotic challenge to reflect, reckon, and renew the values of democracy on this Independence Day.

Downloadable score and parts are available for free to any orchestra that wishes (or dares) to perform this symphonic work.

For email interviews, media inquiries, or performance licensing, please contact:
James Composervist – [email protected]

Contact: James Composervist
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YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/c-s9j0k1HCI

SOURCE James Composervist