One Equal Music

One Equal Music (stylised as 1equalmusic) is an Australian record label and sheet music publishing foundation founded in 2011 by the composer and conductor Antony Pitts. The organisation takes its name from a line in John Donne's poem 'A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning' — 'no noise nor silence but one equal music' — and describes itself as inspired by Donne's visionary philosophy. Its stated mission is to disseminate works of beauty, complexity, and significance, aiming to 'elevate hearts and minds with transcendent musical journeys' and to tell stories that resonate across the ages and around the world. As a publisher, One Equal Music issues sheet music, while as a record label it releases recordings of contemporary classical and choral repertoire. The label's catalogue includes releases such as the 'Re-New EP' by Excelsia and TONUS AUSTRALIS, reflecting its focus on new and recent compositions. The organisation is curated by Antony Pitts, who also serves as its founder and owner. It operates primarily from Australia but distributes its publications and recordings internationally through its website, one.equal.music. One Equal Music positions itself at the intersection of music publishing and recorded music, serving composers, performers, and listeners interested in challenging and spiritually resonant contemporary classical music. Its dual identity as a 'publishing foundation and record label' allows it to support works from creation through to dissemination. The label's output is characterised by a commitment to artistic quality and depth rather than commercial mass-market appeal. While the organisation is small and independent, it has established a distinct identity within the niche of contemporary classical and choral music. Its founder's background as a composer and conductor informs its curatorial direction, and its releases and publications are aimed at performers and audiences seeking substantive musical experiences. The label continues to release new recordings and publish new scores, inviting supporters to 'become part of the journey'.

One Equal Music was founded in 2011 by the composer and conductor Antony Pitts. The organisation was established as both a record label and a sheet music publisher, with a mission inspired by the philosophy of the 17th-century poet and cleric John Donne. Its name is drawn from Donne's poem 'A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning', specifically the line 'no noise nor silence but one equal music', which the label uses as a motto on its website. From its base in Australia, One Equal Music has developed a catalogue of recordings and publications focused on contemporary classical and choral music. The label is curated by Pitts, whose dual career as composer and conductor shapes its artistic direction. The organisation describes itself as a 'publishing foundation and record label' dedicated to 'disseminating works of beauty, complexity, and significance', and aims to 'elevate hearts and minds with transcendent musical journeys'. Among its releases is the 'Re-New EP' by Excelsia and TONUS AUSTRALIS, which the label highlights on its homepage. The label's output reflects a commitment to new and recent compositions, often with spiritual or philosophical themes. One Equal Music operates primarily through its website, one.equal.music, where it offers recordings and sheet music for sale or streaming, and invites supporters to contribute to its mission. As an independent entity, One Equal Music occupies a niche within the classical music industry, serving composers, performers, and listeners who value artistic depth over commercial appeal. Its founder's reputation as a composer and conductor lends it credibility within contemporary classical circles. The label continues to release new material and expand its catalogue, maintaining a focus on works that resonate across ages and cultures.

• 2011

  One Equal Music founded by Antony Pitts as a record label and sheet music publisher.

• Release of 'Re-New EP' by Excelsia & TONUS AUSTRALIS.

Independent publisher and record label for contemporary classical and choral music of beauty, complexity, and significance.

• Re-New EP

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