Georgy Catoire's Op. 24 is a set of four character pieces that delve into a late-Romantic, highly individualistic musical language. They are known for their poetic introspection and rich harmonic textures.
Master the expressive use of rubato and the cultivation of a warm, singing tone through intricate melodic lines.
4 pieces Op 24 is rated Henle level 7 of 9 — late advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grade 8 and above. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.
You should be comfortable at Henle level 7 — meaning you can already play level 6–7 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.
4 pieces Op 24 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.