How does a composer choose the key for a composition?

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How does a composer choose the key for a composition?

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This is something I have always wondered about and would like to get some opinions. I'm particularly refering to piano compositions where any key is possible.
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Re: How does a composer choose the key for a composition?

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Quite a variety of possible responses to your question; try this YouTube link for starters. (I'm a pianist and composer.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayhXCfO8skc
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