Prosper Dérivis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Prosper Dérivis

French opera singer

Date of Birth: 28-Oct-1808

Place of Birth: Paris, Île-de-France, France

Date of Death: 11-Feb-1880

Profession: singer, opera singer, music pedagogue

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Nicolas-Prosper Dérivis (28 October 1808 - 11 February 1880) was a French operatic bass.
He possessed a rich deep voice that had a great carrying power.
While he could easily assail heavy dramatic roles, he was also capable of executing difficult coloratura passages and performing more lyrical parts.
Along with Nicolas Levasseur, he was one of the greatest French basses of his generation.