The cello ensemble Cello Attacca!! celebrated its 10th anniversary last year. It was founded at the initiative of the Bled Festival and operates under the mentorship of cellist Karmen Pečar Koritnik. The ensemble was inspired by the Cellomania project, led by the renowned Croatian cellist and professor Valter Dešpalj. The current and former members of the ensemble are students of Professor Karmen Pečar Koritnik, who have achieved top prizes at international competitions, and some are already successfully building international careers.