Ferdinand Prevot

Ferdinand Prevot (2 May 1800 – 11 June 1879) was a French operatic bass-baritone. His surname is also found spelled as Prevot or Prevost.

He was born Pierre-Ferdinand Prevot in Caussade (Tarn-et-Garonne). He studied at the Paris Conservatory, winning the first prize in vocalisation and second prize in chant in 1823.

The son of a singer, he appeared in the Paris Opera chorus in 1818. He made his debut as a soloist in Gretry's Anacreon chez Polycrate on 15 March 1824. He enjoyed a long career creating a number of minor roles in important operas. He sometimes sang in the same performances with his son Alexis Prevot (a bass) and/or Alexandre Prevot (also a bass). Since first names are sometimes not given in the sources, it is not always possible to determine which singer is meant.

Prevot retired in 1857 and died in Vulaines in 1879.