This thesis is a study of Saint-Saëns’ second piano concerto op.22. The author played it, accompanied by Tunghai University Electone Keyboard Orchestra.
The thesis is divided into five chapters. The first one is an introduction. The second one is the literature review for the composer’s biography. The third one is the analysis of the masterpiece, including the composer's creation background, aesthetics thought and composing ideas. Chapter four discusses the interpretation and performance issues. Chapter five is a conclusion.
The author expresses many individual opinions for the interpretation and performance, including the skills of playing and practicing, and the solutions of playing problems.